The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have temporarily shut down the Mallam and Achimota Primary Substations following severe flooding at the facilities after continuous rainfall in Ghana’s capital, Accra, from Sunday night into Monday.
The shutdown has disrupted power supply to several areas served by the affected substations.
In a joint statement, GRIDCo and ECG explained that the shutdown became necessary because the flooding had affected critical power infrastructure at several 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.
The utility companies said they are closely monitoring the situation and conducting detailed assessments of the impact of the flooding on the transmission and distribution network.
GRIDCo and ECG added that power supply may also 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.
“Members of the public are urged 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. 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.”
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