Accra: The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced that the heavy rains currently being experienced have caused severe flooding at some critical electricity infrastructure in parts of the Greater Accra Region.
According to Ghana News Agency, a joint statement issued by GRIDCo and ECG mentioned that as a precautionary measure and in the interest of public safety, it had become necessary to temporarily shut down power supply from the affected facilities. The precautionary shutdown was essential because the flooding had impacted critical power infrastructure at a number of substations, posing significant risks to both electrical equipment and operational personnel.
'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,' the statement said. GRIDCo and ECG are actively monitoring the situation and conducting detailed assessments of the impact of the flooding on the transmission and distribution network.
The statement noted that as the heavy rains and flooding persisted, the public was being advised that power supply might be temporarily interrupted in other affected areas, where necessary as precautionary measures, to protect lives, property, and critical electricity infrastructure whenever safety risks were identified. It urged members of the public to exercise extreme caution and immediately report 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 emphasized that prompt reporting would support rapid response efforts and help ensure public safety. It also stated that GRIDCo and ECG sincerely apologize 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.'