The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned Ghanaians to prepare for heavier and more frequent rains in the coming weeks as the country enters the peak of the rainy season.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Deputy Director in charge of Forecasting, Joseph Tetteh Portuphy, said the recent rains are only the beginning of a more intense rainy period expected to peak in June. He partly attributed the pattern to climate change, noting that Ghana experienced a weaker Harmattan season this year.
“It is very usual because it is ushering us into the main rainy season. This year we couldn’t enjoy a lot of Harmattan — the hazy conditions and the coldness did not come — and that is one of the things I can say climate change is bringing to us. This is just the beginning,” he said.
He urged residents in flood-prone and low-lying communities to take precautionary measures early, including temporarily relocating during heavy downpours where necessary.
“Everybody knows where they are and when it rains you know how it looks, especially those of us in the lowlands. There are waterways we should make sure — if we cannot move out permanently, we should move out temporarily and return after the rains,” he said.
His warning comes after heavy rains swept through parts of Greater Accra on Friday, May 22, causing widespread flooding that submerged homes, displaced residents, and left motorists stranded. Areas including Alajo, Mallam, Baah Yard, SCC, and Dansoman recorded varying levels of flooding, with several residents in Alajo forced out of their homes. Affected residents reported damage to household items, electrical appliances, and personal belongings.
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