Rainstorm warning: Low-lying areas in Accra, Central, Ashanti regions at risk of flooding

The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of moderate rainstorms moving inland from Benin and Togo, which are expected to trigger localised thunderstorms and rain across the southern half of the country, with low-lying areas at particular risk of flooding.

In a statement issued on April 2, 2026, the agency said rain clouds have already begun producing thunderstorms of varying intensity in the Volta, Eastern, and Greater Accra regions. The storm is expected to spread to more 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 windy conditions will accompany the rainstorm and advised the public to take necessary precautions.

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.