Low-lying areas at risk: Rainstorm moving inland to hit Accra, Central and Ashanti regions
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued an impact-based weather update warning of moderate rainstorms moving offshore from Benin and Togo that are expected to trigger localised thunderstorms and rain across the southern half of the country.
In a statement released on April 2, 2026, the Agency said the rain clouds have already begun producing thunderstorms of varying intensity in the Volta, Eastern, and Greater Accra regions, with the storm expected to spread to additional areas and later extend to the Central and Ashanti regions.
"With reference to the Afternoon forecast, the moderate rainstorm located offshore Benin and Togo has triggered rain clouds over the southeast and is producing localised thunderstorms or rain of varying intensity within the Volta, Eastern and Greater Accra regions," the statement read.
"The rainstorm is expected to spread to more areas within the aforementioned regions and later to the Central and Ashanti regions."
The Agency cautioned that low-lying areas are susceptible to flooding and advised the public to take necessary precautions.
"Windy conditions are expected to accompany the rainstorm," the statement added.
Affected areas and timing
According to the forecast, between 1400 UTC and 1900 UTC, areas including Ho, Mafi Kumase, Koforidua, Nkawkaw, Adeiso, Aburi, Accra, Kasoa, Tema and their surroundings are expected to be affected.
Between 1500 UTC and 2000 UTC, the rainstorm is expected to move into Assin Fosu, Twifo Praso, Wassaa Akropong, New Edubiasse, Tarkwa, Kumasi, Obuasi and their surroundings.
Later, between 1700 UTC and 2200 UTC, the storm is forecast to affect Winneba, Cape Coast, Saltpond, Junkwa, Sefwi Bekwai, Tarkwa, Axim, Benso and their surroundings.
The Agency classified the likelihood of the forecast weather event as high, exceeding 60 per cent, with a medium impact level expected.
The public has been advised to monitor updates from the Ghana Meteorological Agency as the situation develops.
