Expect fierce rainstorms in the coming weeks – Ghana Meteo warns residents in Northern, Oti regions

The Ghana Meteorological Agency is warning residents living in the Northern and Oti regions to expect fierce rainstorms in the coming weeks.

This was after one person got injured, and some eight vehicles were smashed by uprooted trees after parts of Accra witnessed rains accompanied by strong winds on Monday.

Speaking to JoyNews, the Chief Weather Forecaster at the Ghana Meteorological Agency, Felicity Ahafianyo said the public must exercise caution to ensure their safety during this period of intense downpour.

The caution comes hours after Accra experienced several incidents of trees falling amidst heavy rainfall.

At the car park of the Landing Restaurant, a tree fell on a vehicle, resulting in one person being injured and subsequently receiving treatment at the Airport Clinic.

In the Eastern Region, students of Okurase Presbyterian Basic School in the Upper West Akyem Municipality narrowly escaped death after the rainstorm ripped off the roofs of several classrooms while teaching was in session.