The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have temporarily shut down power supply from the Mallam and Achimota Primary Substations following severe flooding caused by heavy rains in parts of the Greater Accra Region.

In a joint statement issued on Monday, 29 June, the two institutions said the precautionary measure was necessary to protect public safety after floodwaters affected critical electricity infrastructure at the substations.

According to the statement, the flooding poses significant risks to electrical equipment and operational personnel, prompting the temporary shutdown to safeguard lives, protect property and prevent damage to the electricity network.

GRIDCo and ECG said they are continuously monitoring the situation and carrying out detailed assessments of the impact of the flooding on the transmission and distribution network.

They also cautioned that power supply could be temporarily interrupted in other flood-affected areas if safety risks are identified.

The public has been advised to exercise extreme caution and immediately report fallen electricity poles, exposed or fallen power lines, flooded electrical installations and other electricity-related hazards to the nearest ECG office or through the company's customer service channels.

GRIDCo and ECG apologised for the inconvenience caused and assured customers that every effort would be made to restore power supply as soon as weather conditions improve and it is safe to do so.