STC Bus Swept Away By Floods At Achimota–Abofu

STC Bus Swept Away By Floods At Achimota–Abofu

A State Transport Company (STC) bus was swept away this morning at Achimota–Abofu following the heavy downpour, resulting in floods in several parts of Accra. The incident occurred after the heavy rainfall flooded parts of the road making it impossible for the vehicle to withstand pressure from the water flowing onto the road. Eyewitnesses reported that the STC bus was carried away by the floods causing panic among residents in the area. The hea…

Accra flooding shuts down power substations: what you need to know

Photo: Pulse Heavy rains in Accra forced Ghana’s two main electricity companies to shut down critical power substations on 29 June as a safety measure. Here’s what happened and what it means for you. What happened The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) shut down the Mallam and Achimota primary substations after severe flooding made it unsafe to keep them running. These are major power hubs that deliver…

PURC backs power cuts in parts of Accra following flooding of major areas

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has backed emergency power cuts in parts of Accra after severe flooding from Monday’s torrential rains inundated critical electricity infrastructure and raised safety concerns for utility workers and residents. The regulator said it had agreed, in consultation with the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to the temporary shutdown of the Mallam and Achimota prim…

ECG and GRIDCo shut Achimota and Mallam primary substations due to flooding

As a precautionary measure and in the interest of public safety, it has become necessary to temporarily shut down power supply from the affected facilities.

'Don't drive or walk through floods' -- NADMO advises Accra, Tema and Kasoa residents

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued a flood alert for parts of Accra, Tema and Kasoa following flooding recorded in the affected areas. The agency advised residents and commuters to avoid flood-prone communities and low-lying areas as heavy rains continue to affect parts of the Greater Accra Region and its surrounding areas.

GMet warns more rain as flooding hits N1 Highway, Weija, Mallam, Kasoa and parts of Accra

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that rainfall is expected to continue across parts of the country, with flooding already disrupting movement in several communities across Greater Accra and Kasoa. Communities and roads affected by Monday’s flooding include the N1 Highway, Apenkwa, Tesano, the Accra-Kasoa stretch, Weija, Mallam, Adabraka, Achimota, Spintex, Atomic at Madina, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction and sections of the Kwame N…