GMet Issues Urgent Warning: Major Rainstorm Threatens Ghana Today
Ghana Meteorological Agency issues urgent warning for severe rainstorm and flooding risks across the country on October 12, 2025. Public urged to take immediate precautionary measures.
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a critical High-Impact Weather Warning for Sunday, October 12, 2025, as a massive rainstorm system approaches from neighboring West African nations.
Severe Weather Alert Details
The warning, issued at 0000 UTC and valid from 0130 UTC, indicates that a significant weather system is moving westward from Nigeria and Benin toward Ghana. This development comes as the nation grapples with infrastructure challenges that could compound flooding risks.
Expected Impact and Risk Areas
GMet forecasts severe weather conditions including:
- Heavy rainfall across multiple regions
- Intense thunderstorms
- High flood risk in low-lying areas
- Potential disruption to essential services
Safety Guidelines and Precautions
To ensure public safety during this weather event, GMet has issued the following advisory guidelines:
Immediate Actions for Residents
- Avoid unnecessary travel, particularly in flood-prone zones
- Remain indoors during peak storm activity
- Follow evacuation orders and road closure notices from local authorities
- Secure important documents and valuable items
This weather system poses significant risks to both urban and rural communities, potentially affecting scheduled outdoor activities and sporting events across the country.
Emergency Response Preparedness
Local authorities are mobilizing emergency response teams and urge citizens to stay tuned to official communications channels for updates and emergency instructions as the situation develops.
Edwin Gyimah
Ghanaian journalist, covering African affairs for the past 10 years.