The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced that they have temporarily shut down power supply from the Mallam and Achimota primary substations after heavy rains caused severe flooding.
The GRIDCo and ECG highlighted that the move is a precautionary measure necessary to protect lives, safeguard equipment and prevent damage.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday read, “The precautionary shutdown became necessary because the flooding has affected critical power infrastructure at a number of substations, posing significant risks to both electrical equipment and operational personnel”.
They added: “To safeguard lives, protect property, and prevent damage to the electricity network, GRIDCo and ECG have taken the decision to temporarily switch off power supply from the affected substations until conditions are safe for restoration.”
“As the heavy rains and flooding persist, the public is advised that power supply may be temporarily interrupted in other affected areas, where necessary, as a precautionary measure to protect lives, property, and critical electricity infrastructure whenever safety risks are identified,” the statement said.
They further urged the public to exercise extreme caution and promptly report fallen electricity poles, exposed or fallen power lines, and flooded electrical installations.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Armed Forces has announced that they have deployed personnel to several flood-prone areas in Accra as part of ongoing efforts to rescue residents following the heavy rains that have left Accra flooded.
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Osei Amponsah, the Commanding Officer of the 48 Engineer Regiment, Ghana Armed Forces, disclosed that the military intervention is codenamed Operation Boafo.
According to him, personnel have been stationed at Klagon, Tse Addo, Dzowulu and highly flood-prone communities.
He further disclosed that the team has already rescued several individuals who were stranded in their homes and had reached out for assistance.
Lt Col Amponsah urged residents to contact the operation line on 0244 312 667 for support.
The development follows the heavy rains that began late on Sunday, June 28, and continued into the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026, commuters, workers, and students have been stranded.
The heavy downpour has triggered flooding in several parts of Accra, leaving major roads submerged, disrupting traffic flow, and stranding commuters.
The downpour, which has lasted for hours, has affected Monday morning rush hour, leaving residents struggling to get to work and school.
Some affected areas include the N1 Highway, Apenkwa towards Tesano, the Accra–Kasoa stretch, Weija, Mallam, Achimota, Spintex, Atomic in Madina, Kaneshie, Darkuman Junction, portions of the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, and First Light, Sakaman, Dzorwulu, Circle, Adabraka, Alajo, and surrounding communities, according to residents and road users.
Viral videos circulating on social media show residents trapped in their homes and struggling to move around.
See the statement below:
