RAINSTORM WAS NORMAL - METEO DEPT

PUBLISHED ABOUT A WEEK AGO

The Meteorological Services Department has described the rainstorm that hit the northern parts of Accra and other areas of the country as a normal phenomenon, especially as the country moves away from the dry season.
Mr Amos Narh, a Senior Meteorologist told Daily Graphic that the occurrence was bound to happen in this transitional period of the year.
He said the rains also affected areas in the Eastern, Central and Western regions and Abetifi, for instance, recorded 46.1 mm, Asamankese 34.2 mm and Assin Fosu in the Central Region, 37.2 mm while Axim in the Western Region recorded the highest rainfall figure of 55.7 mm.
According to him, what happened was a local development, particularly over the high grounds and forest regions and it was an indication that the country was about to enter the rainy season.
He said more of what happened should be expected especially in the afternoons when the South Westerly winds become more stronger.
Mr Narh said that hilly areas should also expect the occurrence in the evenings and late afternoons.
He said the heavy rains that moved from the east to the west of the country would be experienced later in the year and there was the need to take precautionary measures to avoid the perennial floods in Accra.
The senior meteorologist said since parts of Accra got flooded in the peak of the rains, the drains and gutters should be desilted so that water ways would be free to enable rainwater to flow.