Felicity Ahafianyo, the Chief Weather Forecaster at the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet), is urging Ghanaians to cultivate more green grass and trees to help mitigate the impact of rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, which are exacerbating the heat wave in the country.

Following a February 2024 alert from the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) warning of exceptionally hot weather conditions, Ghana has been experiencing heightened temperatures.

The current weather in Ghana is already characterized by intense heat, compounded by the ongoing Harmattan season. However, GMet forecasts predict further escalation in temperatures, surpassing current conditions.

According to GMet, "The sun is on its apparent movement from the southern hemisphere towards the northern hemisphere and expected to be on the equator on March 20, 2024."

In view of this, "an increase in temperature is expected from now through March to April 2024."

The projected temperature ranges are formidable, with the southern half expected to experience maximums between 33°C to 37°C and the northern regions facing even higher temperatures ranging from 36°C to 42°C.

Simultaneously, minimum temperatures are anticipated to fluctuate between 22°C and 27°C nationwide.

GMet has however clarified that this does not suggest the occurrence of heat waves. "Temperatures are normally high during these months and require precautionary measures to deal with the associated risks," it noted.