The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has said it issued multiple weather forecasts warning of the heavy rainfall that resulted in flooding across parts of the country, responding to concerns from members of the public who said they did not receive advance weather alerts.
In a statement posted on its official social media page on Monday, June 29, GMet acknowledged the concerns raised by some residents following the floods but maintained that the impending rainfall had been communicated through several forecast updates.
“We understand the concerns from those who didn’t receive our weather updates before the rains, and we truly appreciate the feedback,” the Agency said.
According to GMet, the likelihood of heavy rainfall was first highlighted in its weekly weather forecast issued on Monday, June 22, and was subsequently reiterated in later forecast updates, including its weather bulletin released on the morning of June 29.
“For clarity, the rainfall was highlighted in our weekly forecast issued on Monday, 22nd June, 2026, reiterated in our subsequent updates, and again in this morning’s weather bulletin,” the statement said.
The Agency, however, acknowledged that not everyone may have seen its weather advisories.
“We know, however, that not everyone sees every post, and we understand how frustrating that can be,” it added.
GMet also expressed sympathy to individuals and communities affected by the flooding, which followed hours of heavy rainfall across parts of the Greater Accra Region and other areas.
“Our thoughts and well wishes are with everyone who has been severely impacted by the floods. We hope those affected remain safe, and we wish a speedy recovery and restoration for all the communities experiencing the effects of the heavy rains,” the Agency stated.
To improve public access to weather information, GMet encouraged the public to enable notifications on its social media platforms to receive weather forecasts and alerts as soon as they are published.
“To make sure you don’t miss important weather alerts in the future, please turn on post notifications for our page. That way, you’ll receive our forecasts and updates as soon as they’re published,” the Agency said.
GMet said it would continue to provide timely weather information to help residents prepare for adverse weather conditions.
