Parts of Western, Central, Greater Accra and Volta regions are likely to experience moderate to heavy downpour today, Saturday, June 13, between 0745 UTC and 1000 UTC according to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet).

The national weather agency announced this in a public notice, warning the public about an imminent thunderstorm, strong winds and possible localised flooding in parts of the country.

The rain clouds predicted earlier have now formed over some coastal and inland parts of the country. These clouds are expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall in those areas, and some places may also experience thunderstorms.

Consequently, it warned the affected areas to "Be Prepared" and "Be Aware," signalling the possibility of weather-related disruptions such as flooding.

Also, the northern sector, including the Upper East, North East, Northern, Upper West and Savannah, will also experience similar downpours with associated thunderstorms between 0745 UTC and 1400 UTC.

Some parts of the Upper West and Savannah regions are projected to face elevated weather risks from 0945 UTC to 1500 UTC, with GMet assigning a higher alert category that calls for residents and authorities to take precautionary measures.

GMet also indicated that the rainstorms have the potency to collapse weak structures, uproot trees and affect transportation in the long run.

GMet further cautioned that localised flooding is likely in low-lying and flood-prone communities, particularly in areas that receive intense rainfall over a short period.

Residents in affected regions have been advised to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel during heavy downpours, secure loose objects and stay away from floodwaters and storm drains.