Ghana Meteorological Agency Warns of Storm Coming From Benin, Shares Areas to Get Rain on June 17
· YEN.com.gh News · Join- Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned of an impending rainstorm from Benin set to affect Ghana today
- The update noted that there would be mostly cloudy conditions amidst slight rain to start the day
- The afternoon forecast includes partly sunny skies and potential evening showers in southern areas
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The Ghana Meteorological Agency has sighted a storm in Benin, which could affect Ghana in the course of the day.
In a weather update, it said there would be mostly cloudy conditions amidst slight rain on the morning of June 17.
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The agency in an update on X said rain was also expected for some areas along the coastline.
Mist or fog patches will further be observed along the coast and in mountainous and forest areas with reduced visibility.
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On the rainstorm sighted in northern Benin, it is expected to move westwards and affect the northern sector with thunderstorms or rain later in the day.
There will be a partly sunny afternoon in most places across the country, though there is also a chance of slight to moderate rain in the southern half from late afternoon into the evening hours.
The rainstorm, described as weak along the Togo-Benin coast, induced cloudiness while producing rain over parts of the eastern coast of Ghana.
It is expected to persist, affecting other parts of the country this afternoon and evening.
Meanwhile, the rainstorm highlighted may also trigger new developments over the Upper East Region and spread to other areas later today.
Bridge in Wa collapses after heavy rains
YEN.com.gh reported earlier that residents of Meteu and adjoining agricultural communities within the Wa West District had been completely cut off from the rest of the region.
The severe structural failure occurred following a violent, prolonged downpour, which triggered flash floods that violently breached and collapsed the community bridge.
The disaster has left hundreds of commuters stranded, paralysing local trade and healthcare services, and leaving vulnerable school pupils unable to safely return home again.
Source: YEN.com.gh