Also known as: GMet
Ghana Meteorological Agency — provides weather forecasts and warnings, currently facing funding challenges from outstanding aviation sector payments.
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The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities across parts of the country this evening and into the night. …
GMet forecasts thunderstorms, rain across parts of Ghana tonightJoy Online
… According to him, the project has proposed collaboration with institutions including the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Water Resources Commission and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority …
KNUST study warns sea defence is shifting coastal threats to unprotected communitiesThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) says it is facing a serious funding challenge as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) allegedly withholds millions of cedis in statutory payments due the agency for weather services provided to the aviation sector. …
GMet warns of funding crisis over GCAA arrearsJoy Online
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) says the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) owes it more than GH¢50 million in statutory payments. …
GCAA owes GMet over GH¢50m in statutory payments – Director-GeneralJoy Online
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued a weather warning for parts of northern Ghana following the observation of a severe rainstorm over northern Benin. …
GMet warns of severe rainstorm across northern GhanaJoy Online
… Strengthen weather intelligence Mr Saani also called for stronger collaboration among the Ghana Airports Company Limited, security agencies and the Ghana Meteorological Agency to improve weather intelligence and flight-risk assessments. …
Treat military aviation safety as national security priority – Adib SaaniJoy Online
… Despite repeated severe weather advisories issued by the Ghana Meteorological Agency warning of possible flash floods, prolonged rainfall lasting more than 13 hours overwhelmed rivers, streams and drainage systems, causing widespread flooding across Greater Accra, Central, Volta …
Ghana Red Cross warns climate change is intensifying flood disasters as it appeals for national responseJoy Online
… Although the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) had issued several severe weather warnings forecasting flash floods across southern Ghana, the situation worsened dramatically during the early hours of June 29, when more than 13 hours of continuous torrential rainfall overwhelmed …
Ghana Red Cross launches GH¢8.3m emergency flood response to assist 30,000 victimsJoy Online
… According to the Ghana Meteorological Agency, the June 29 floods resulted from a slow-moving storm system that moved from Togo into Ghana, producing prolonged rainfall, particularly along the coast. …
CSIR urges climate-smart farming to reduce flood lossesJoy Online
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMET) has forecast thunderstorms and rain over parts of northern and transition belt communities on Wednesday, while much of southern Ghana is expected to remain under mostly cloudy skies with patches of mist and fog during the early hours. …
GMet forecasts thunderstorms in northern Ghana as mist and fog affect southern areasGhana's Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities across parts of the country this evening and into the night, with mist and fog patches likely over coastal, forest and mountainous areas early Sunday morning. The agency also warned that the sea is currently rough and urged the public to stay safe.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Meteorological Agency has forecast thunderstorms and rain of varying intensities across parts of the country this evening and into the night, with mist and fog patches likely over coastal, forest and mountainous areas early Sunday morning. The agency also warned that the sea is currently rough and urged the public to stay safe.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
A three-year KNUST study found worsening coastal erosion and saltwater intrusion along Ghana's eastern coastline, with sea defence systems in some areas redirecting tidal impacts toward unprotected communities. Researchers documented land losses exceeding 103 metres and saltwater penetration more than 1.3 kilometres inland, and are calling for stronger coastal monitoring and early warning systems.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency says it faces a serious funding challenge as the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority withholds millions of cedis in statutory payments owed for weather services provided to the aviation sector. GMet's Director-General said the arrears are affecting the agency's ability to maintain and upgrade critical equipment needed to provide accurate weather information essential for aviation safety.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency says the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority owes it more than GH¢50 million in outstanding statutory payments under Act 1002, which requires GCAA to remit 10% of en-route, overflight and landing fees. GMet Director-General Dr Eric Asuman cited inability to independently verify flight data as a major challenge, and said an agreement to settle the arrears reached in March 2026 has not been fully honoured.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has issued a weather warning for parts of northern Ghana, forecasting a severe rainstorm to move westward from Benin and affect the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah regions tonight and into the morning hours. The weather system is expected to bring strong to gusty winds, frequent lightning and moderate to heavy rainfall, with GMet urging residents to take precautionary measures, avoid open spaces and isolated trees, and motorists to exercise care on the roads.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Security analyst Adib Saani has called on the government to treat military aviation safety as a national security priority, arguing that aviation failures involving senior state officials could threaten government continuity. He made the call on the anniversary of the August 6, 2026, military helicopter crash at Adansi Akrofuom that killed eight people including two cabinet ministers and other high-ranking officials.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain across parts of northern Ghana this evening, with mostly cloudy conditions nationwide; the forecast also includes possible mist and reduced visibility in forest and mountainous areas on Sunday morning.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Red Cross Society's Secretary General warned that climate change and extreme weather are overwhelming humanitarian response systems and called for unified national disaster preparedness efforts. The organization launched a GH¢8.3 million emergency fund to assist 30,000 flood victims over six months, emphasizing that government, development partners, the private sector, and local communities must collaborate to address the scale of recent disasters.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Red Cross Society, with International Federation support, has launched a six-month emergency operation valued at GH¢8.3 million to provide humanitarian assistance to 30,000 people affected by June floods in Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western North Regions.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research have urged farmers to adopt climate-smart farming practices, including improved land preparation, drainage, crop selection, and use of weather information, to minimise crop losses from flooding. The advice follows June floods that affected farming communities in the Volta Region and other parts of Ghana.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain over northern and transition belt communities Wednesday morning, while southern Ghana faces mist and fog during early hours. Weather conditions are expected to improve during the day, though thunderstorms may redevelop over northern, transition, and middle belt areas from late afternoon into evening.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has presented the Ghana Climate Atlas to the National Development Planning Commission to integrate climate information into national development planning and policymaking. Developed with Danish support and launched in March 2026, the platform provides historical climate data and future projections at multiple administrative levels, including temperature and sea-level rise scenarios through the end of the century.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts thunderstorms and rain for parts of central and western northern Ghana on Wednesday evening persisting into the night, with cloudy conditions and occasional light rain expected across southern Ghana. The agency warns of rough sea conditions and advises the public to exercise caution.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Prophet Samuel Henry (Prophet Roja) of Roja City International Church has donated relief items to residents of Alajo displaced by flooding on June 29, 2026, with the chief noting that the incident submerged much of the community and calling for more support from organisations and philanthropists.
14 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency predicts light rainfall in coastal communities, persistent thunderstorms over the extreme Upper West, and reduced visibility from mist and fog in forest and mountainous areas. Motorists in forested terrain are advised to exercise caution due to early morning visibility conditions, with afternoon conditions expected to improve across much of the country.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GloMeF, a human rights and anti-corruption NGO, has attributed recurring flooding in Accra and parts of Ghana to governance failures, poor urban planning, weak environmental enforcement, and inadequate drainage infrastructure rather than climate change alone. The foundation noted that Ghana loses approximately $200 million annually due to flooding and droughts, and states that many causes are human-induced and preventable.
8 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts slight coastal rainfall and morning thunderstorms over parts of the middle, transition, and northern sectors, with rough sea conditions expected to persist. Motorists in forested and elevated areas are cautioned to exercise caution due to early-morning mist reducing visibility.
7 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers has warned that recent flooding across the country could trigger outbreaks of cholera, malaria, typhoid and other communicable diseases if preventive measures are not taken, citing stagnant water and contaminated environments as conditions that allow disease to spread.
6 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency predicts thunderstorms and rain across northern and transition Ghana, with an active rainstorm from the Nigeria-Benin border expected to move westwards and affect the regions from mid-morning into the afternoon.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency forecasts light morning rain along the coast, misty conditions in the middle belt, and afternoon thunderstorms nationwide as an active rainstorm system moves in from Nigeria. Coastal temperatures are expected to reach 30°C by afternoon, while inland areas may reach 33°C.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee has criticised the Mahama administration for its handling of recurring flood disasters, arguing that the government cannot justify the loss of life by citing fiscal discipline. Recent flooding has claimed at least 37 lives and displaced thousands across the country, reigniting concerns over delays in implementing flood-control projects and the need for sustained investment in drainage infrastructure.
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Residents of Samreboi in Amenfi West Municipality are anxious following a Ghana Meteorological Agency forecast for rainfall from Thursday through Sunday, as the community still recovers from recent floods that submerged more than 200 houses, caused at least 26 building collapses, displaced thousands, and claimed at least one life.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has criticised the Mahama administration's handling of recurring floods, arguing that fiscal discipline cannot justify the loss of at least 37 lives caused by delays in implementing flood-control projects. He insisted that protecting lives should not be sacrificed for fiscal consolidation, describing the government's defence as "a very sad argument."
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Sagnarigu MP Atta Issah defended the government's handling of the Greater Accra Resilient and Integrated Development Project, attributing implementation delays to fiscal constraints and expenditure controls imposed across government sectors rather than project abandonment. He argued that the slowdown reflects broader efforts to restore fiscal discipline and stabilise the economy, not a lack of commitment to the World Bank-funded programme.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Greater Accra Regional Minister has assured residents affected by recent devastating floods in Accra that the government remains committed to providing immediate relief and longer-term support. The minister visited Alajo to donate relief items, with the intervention directed by the Vice-President in collaboration with NADMO and the Carter Charity Foundation.
1 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Interior Minister Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka told Parliament that Ghana received 593.2 millimetres of rainfall in June 2026, its highest monthly rainfall on record and a major contributor to devastating floods across the country. The previous record was 420.6 millimetres in 2002.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Interior Minister told Parliament that torrential rains on Monday deposited 169.2 millimetres of rainfall, the fourth-highest single-day total since 1995, as Ghana recorded 593.2 millimetres in June—the highest monthly rainfall in the country's history.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Meteorological Agency has warned that more rainfall and thunderstorms are expected across southern Ghana as a slow-moving rainstorm moves westwards from the coast of Benin. The Agency forecast slight to moderate thunderstorms over the Volta, Greater Accra, Eastern and Central regions from Tuesday morning through the afternoon, extending later in the day to parts of the Ashanti, Bono, Ahafo, Western North and Western regions, with cautions against hazards including fallen trees, loose electrical cables and localised flash flooding.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Flooding in Accra has disrupted the Electricity Company of Ghana's vending systems and payment platforms, including the PowerApp, preventing customers from purchasing electricity credit. ECG technical teams are working to restore the platforms, with the PowerApp expected to return online by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Flood Early Warning System for Accra (FEWS-Accra) is now generating rainfall forecasts every 10 minutes with a two-to-three-hour lead time, but officials say validation exercises including threshold testing, sensor checks, and emergency drills must be completed before full reliance on the platform for flood response.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →