The Ghana Meteorological Company has issued a rain warning for southern Ghana, warning that rain clouds are anticipated to engulf southeastern Ghana and unfold to extra areas inside the southern belt this afternoon and night.
In an replace launched on Sunday, June 14, 2026, the federal government company stated the clouds are inflicting rain of various depth inside the Voltaic, Jap, and Higher Accra areas. Different localized rain clouds have additionally been noticed inside the Oti, Central, Western and Ashanti areas.
Thunder and windy circumstances are anticipated
Clouds are anticipated to additional develop and unfold over extra areas inside the above area, and rain with thunder is anticipated. The company warned that there could possibly be occasional winds through the interval.
This alert is ready to enter impact at 3:05 PM on June 14, 2026, and expire at 9:00 PM on the identical day. The company categorised the severity of the scenario as medium, the urgency as anticipated, and the understanding as excessive.
catastrophe space
The alert covers eight areas: Volta, Oti, East, Higher Accra, Bono East, Ashanti, Central and West.
precautionary measures
The Ghana Meteorological Company suggested residents in affected areas to take precautions forward of the approaching rain.
“Residents within the affected areas are suggested to take precautions forward of the approaching rain. Keep away from outside actions throughout heavy rain and avoid flooded roads and waterways,” the company stated.
The general public is urged to remain knowledgeable via official climate forecasts and warnings from the Ghana Meteorological Company.
Flood threat issues
The rain warning comes as elements of southern Ghana are nonetheless recovering from earlier rains and the managed overflow of Ouija Dam final month, which precipitated flooding in downstream areas. The Higher Accra Regional Security Council has to this point recognized flood-prone areas together with Odauna Sahara, Adabraka Official City, Alajo Central, and communities inside Weija Gbawe, Ga West and Ga East municipalities.
Motorists are suggested to make use of warning on the roads, keep away from driving via flooded areas and park their autos safely throughout heavy rain. Residents dwelling in low-lying areas are inspired to watch water ranges and be ready to maneuver to greater floor if crucial.
The Ghana Meteorological Service continues to watch the scenario and can challenge additional updates as rain clouds develop. The general public is inspired to comply with official GMe social media channels for real-time info. The company’s warning is in impact till Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 9 p.m.
