The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced to customers and the general public that the heavy rains currently being experienced have caused severe flooding at some critical electricity infrastructure in parts of the Greater Accra Region.
As a precautionary measure and in the interest of public safety, it has become necessary to temporarily shut down power supply from the affected facilities.
“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,” the ECG and GRIDCo said in a joint statement dated June 29.
“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. GRIDCo and ECG are continuously monitoring the situation and undertaking detailed assessments of the impact of the flooding on the transmission and distribution network,” they assured.
“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 explained.
It urged “Members of the public to exercise extreme caution and immediately report any fallen electricity poles, exposed or fallen power lines, flooded electrical installations, or any other electricity-related hazards to the nearest ECG office or through ECG’s customer service channels.
The statement said, “Prompt reporting will support rapid response efforts and help ensure public safety. GRIDCo and ECG sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience, cooperation, and understanding of all affected customers. Every effort will be made to restore power supply as soon as weather conditions improve and it is safe to do so.”
