The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has urged the public to begin clearing gutters and managing waste properly to prevent flooding ahead of the rainy season.
This advice came from Mrs. Francisca Martey, Deputy Director for Research and Applied Meteorology at GMet, following an engagement with King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse at the Ga Traditional Council on Wednesday.
The meeting focused on weather patterns and their impact on key sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, and community preparedness.
Mrs. Martey revealed that the rains are expected to begin in the fourth week of March and continue through to May, with the East Coast projected to start experiencing rainfall from the second week of April.
She cautioned that rainfall levels, currently measuring 270 millimeters, are expected to rise to 420 millimeters — above the seasonal average.
She called on Agricultural Extension Officers to educate farmers on climate-smart practices to mitigate potential losses due to the heavy rains.
Receiving the team, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, welcomed them and expressed gratitude for the engagement.
He commended GMet for providing valuable insights into rainfall trends and their effects on agriculture, infrastructure, and community preparedness.
The King hanked the GMet team for the education and encouraged them to continue sensitizing the public on weather forecasts to help minimize the impact of flooding.
He offered prayers for the GMet team and wished them success in their work.
Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith
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