Heavy rains disrupt power supply in parts of Greater Accra Region; restoration to begin when conditions are safe
Heavy rains disrupt power supply in parts of Greater Accra Region; restoration to begin when conditions are safe
Power supply has been interrupted in several communities across the Greater Accra Region following torrential rains that lashed the area on Monday, June 29, 2026, according to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
In a statement posted on social media, Richmond Rockson, the Ministry’s Spokesperson and Communications Director, said the ongoing downpour had resulted in outages in some areas, while power sector stakeholders were assessing the situation to determine the extent of the impact and plan for restoration.
“Please be informed that, due to the ongoing heavy rains, power supply has been interrupted in some areas,” Mr Rockson said. He added that “power sector stakeholders are actively assessing the situation,” stressing that “the safety of lives and property, together with the protection of our power supply infrastructure, remains our highest priority.”
Mr Rockson assured the public that technical teams were closely monitoring the evolving weather conditions and would only commence restoration works in affected areas when it was safe to do so.
“We want to assure you that the technical team is closely monitoring developments and will continue to do so until conditions are safe for restoration activities, where required,” he stated,” he added, has urged urged the public to remain.
The Ministry urged the public to remain patient as engineers and other power sector personnel continued to monitor the situation.
The rainfall, which began in the early hours of Monday, caused flooding in low-lying areas of Accra, including Odawna, Kwame Nkrumah Circle, and parts of Osu. The Ghana Meteorological Agency had issued a heavy rainfall warning for the southern sector of the country, predicting up to 150mm of rain in a 24-hour period.
Power outages were reported in communities such as Teshie, Nungua, and Tema, where floodwaters submerged underground electrical infrastructure and posed a risk of electrocution. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) deployed teams to affected areas to assess damage and begin preliminary safety checks. ECG has since begun a phased restoration process in affected areas, prioritizing neighborhoods where floodwaters have receded and safety checks are complete, as detailed in their recent update on restoration efforts [(ECG begins phased power restoration to Accra after flood shutdowns at key substations)](/ecg-begins-phased-power-restoration-to-accra-after-flood-shutdowns-at-key-substations).
This incident adds to the recurring challenge of weather-related power disruptions in Ghana, often referred to locally as “dumsor.” While the term traditionally refers to scheduled load-shedding, recent years have seen an increase in unscheduled outages due to extreme weather events, which scientists link to changing climate patterns.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has noted an increase in the intensity and frequency of rainfall events in the coastal belt over the past decade, raising concerns about the resilience of the country’s energy infrastructure. Experts have called for increased investment in flood-resistant substations, elevated equipment, and improved drainage around power facilities.
As of Tuesday morning, June 30, the Ministry reported that assessments were ongoing and that no timeline for restoration had been set, emphasizing that safety would not be compromised for speed.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid walking through floodwaters, especially near electrical installations, and to report any downed power lines or sparking equipment to the nearest ECG office.
The flooding has also raised concerns about public safety beyond power disruptions, with reports of submerged vehicles and pedestrians stranded in affected areas. The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has issued warnings about the dangers of walking through moving water and has set up temporary shelters for displaced residents, highlighting the broader impact of the rainfall on urban infrastructure and daily life in Accra.
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