Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has announced its intention to launch a new application software designed to provide weather forecast information to the public.
Frustration often arises among Ghanaians when heavy rains lead to frequent flooding in various parts of the country.
According to the Head of Central Analysis and Forecast at GMet,Felicity Ahafianyo the upcoming app will offer Ghanaians the convenience of accessing weather updates regardless of their location.
This initiative aims to assist individuals in planning their daily activities effectively, taking into account prevailing weather conditions.
“Currently we are trying to come up with an app where every Ghanaian irrespective of where you find yourself you will be able to have access to information” she said during an interview with the media on May 23, 2024 amid the recent floods particularly in Accra and other regions.
She noted that the first app which was introduced was mainly to assist residents in the capital, Accra but the one which is yet to be launched will be for all irrespective of one’s region or location.
“The first pilot we did was my Accra Flooding App which is basically for Accra.
We are going to expand it to cover the entire country and then any other forecast will also be attached.
So that wherever you find yourself just like Google people are doing, we will also be doing similar things but with a higher accuracy rate” she added.
Earlier, on May 6, 2024, a storm wreaked havoc in parts of Accra, causing flooding and trees to collapse onto vehicles around the Airport Residential area.
On May 13, 2024, Kasoa and its surrounding areas were thrown into chaos as heavy rainfall led to severe traffic congestion and flooding.
The West Hills Mall Car Park near Weija along the Accra–Cape Coast Highway was submerged under floodwaters, while the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) office in Bortianor faced a similar fate.
In response to these challenges, the Ghana Hydrological Authority has unveiled plans to tackle the persistent flooding on the Mallam-Kasoa Highway.
The authority aims to construct storm drains along the road, with the project expected to be completed within 17 months.
This initiative seeks to alleviate siltation and minimise flooding incidents in the area.
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