The north-eastern region of the country is expected to see significant rainfall, high gusts, and lightning, according to the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet).
If all goes according to plan, it may cause localised flooding this year between July and September, when rainfall is at its worst.
Agency
Additionally, the agency predicted protracted dry spells in the remaining northern section of the country and relatively brief ones in the northernmost edges of the country.
The late dry period, meanwhile, is anticipated to last for a shorter time.
GMet stated an early dry period was anticipated to be brief, lasting between seven and nine days for most regions in the country, in a release published by the organisation last Wednesday, shortly before the season began.
the northern and transitional regions of the nation, while the majority of Upper West locations and a select few Upper East locations would see 10- to 13-day dry periods.
really long
Long dry periods lasting between 10 and 18 days were anticipated throughout the majority of the northern and transition zones in the later phases of the season.
A late dry period is defined as the longest consecutive dry day from the 51st day after the start of the season until the conclusion of the season, while an early dry spell is defined as the longest consecutive dry day within the first 50 days following the start of the season.
This was stated in the seasonal forecast for the northern sector provided to the Daily Graphic, with the organisation stating that a number of precautions must be taken by disaster management organisations, municipal and district assemblies, and individuals to protect lives and property in order to reduce any risk.
Meteorology
Francisca Martey, head of the Ghana Meteorological Agency's Research and Applied Meteorology Directorate, stated that the disaster management industry "must integrate monitoring and early warning systems to be established and operationalized in the event of risk due to flooding."
Additionally, she suggested that communications between the organisations responsible for flood monitoring, catastrophe risk reduction, and humanitarian help should be intensified while the general public, especially those in the vulnerable regions, is made aware of the imminent peril.
"Communities and livelihoods are to be safeguarded," she stated. "The municipal and metropolitan authorities and the National Disaster Agency are advised to put in place the necessary measures."
clear days
The GMet recommended educating and acclimating the people to the probability of bush fires during the prolonged dry weather.
In order to give assistance to impacted areas, it further urged all parties to consult with national meteorological, agricultural, and hydrological specialists.
The agency recommended farmers in regions that were expected to have water shortages due to longer dry spells and below-average rainfall, which might damage the planting and growth of crops and encourage the establishment of crop pests, concentrate on species resistant to drought.
Update
In an update on the seasonal prediction for Ghana's southern region, the agency said that from June to September, flash floods were expected to happen, especially in low-lying regions like Accra and its surroundings and other places.
"These instances of intense rain may cause certain roads to become inaccessible during the rain. Users of the roadways should use caution when using them. "Drivers should refuse to drive through floodwaters and cease doing so," it said.
In particular, during the rainy months of June, July, and August, it asked municipal officials in regions where severe rainfall was anticipated to offer emergency and temporary sites for victims.
The public is also instructed to clear drains prior to the arrival of the rain and to refrain from disposing of solid and liquid trash carelessly. Before leaving home, they should also pay attention to the daily weather prediction and any updates that are made.
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