The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has alerted the general public of a rainstorm along the southeastern border of the country and Togo.

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In a post on X today, the agency noted that it expected the rainstorm to continue moving westward.

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This will lead to increased cloud cover and produce thunderstorms or rain of varying intensity across parts of southern Ghana.

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The GMet has therefore cautioned the public that gusty winds that may precede the storm.

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Also, the agency reports that flash floods are likely to occur over low-lying areas as well as poor visibility.

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Should today's rainfall pour for hours, the country's capital can expect to experience flooding incidents.

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Flooding that was caused by a downpour on Sunday, May 18, claimed the lives of five individuals.

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Director of Inspectorate at National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Richard Amo Yartey, who revealed this information while engaging the media, stated that the casualties were recorded in the Ga East Municipality and Adentan Municipality.

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Meanwhile, the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has observed with concern recent instances of misreporting and misleading headlines related to our official weather forecasts, particularly during this major rainfall season.

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"We wish to remind the general public and especially our media partners that all GMet forecasts are based on scientific analysis and issued with public safety in mind."

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"Misrepresentation of these forecasts whether through exaggeration, omission, or inaccurate summaries can lead to unnecessary panic, misinformation, and disruption to planning and livelihoods," the statement from GMet stated.

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To ensure accuracy and public trust, the agency has entreated media outlets and communicators to verify all forecasts directly from GMet's official platforms before publication.

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"Avoid using sensational or misleading headlines that may distort the intent or scope of our forecasts," the agency added.

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