Over the past few days, heavy rain has been affecting the Greater Accra Region (southern Ghana), causing floods due to the water release of the Weija Dam and resulting in displacement and damage. Four spill gates have been opened to prevent the dam from collapsing, following the increase of the water to 15.09 m (the normal level is 14.17 m).

According to media reports, approximately 1,500 people have been displaced, 25 rescued, and 1,000 houses flooded in Ga South Municipal District (western Greater Accra Region). In addition, the water supply has been interrupted in some areas following the releases of the dam that supplies about 80% of the potable water for the city of Accra and the surrounding areas.

For the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain with localized thunderstorms is forecast over the most affected area.