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Flash Flood Alert for coastal Ghana

This alert is an update to the previously published alerts below:

May 18, 2025, 3:16 p.m.

Flash Flood Alert: Active Rainfall potentially leading to isolated flooding
Alert Severity:
Extreme
Severe
Moderate
Minor

Flash Flood Alert: Active Rainfall potentially leading to isolated flooding

Expired: Flash Flood
Orange severity
Language:
en
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Observed
Time period
  • Issued Sun 18 May 2025 17:22
  • Effective: Sun 18 May 2025 17:15
  • Onset: Sun 18 May 2025 17:15
  • Expires: Sun 18 May 2025 20:00
Area

Greater Accra

Central

Volta

Event Description

The predicted rainstorm has intensified to moderate and heavy rainfall across coastal Ghana and some inland areas and is now likely to cause isolated flash flooding. This situation requires immediate attention as flood waters may rise quickly in additional communities within the next few hours.

Instructions
Residents in affected areas should take immediate protective actions: Move to higher ground immediately if you observe rising water; do not attempt to cross flooded roads or bridges; disconnect electrical appliances and gather emergency supplies; keep children away from flood waters and storm drains; Continue monitoring local radio and emergency channels for updated information throughout this emergency.