The Ghana Grid Company Ltd (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 2026, the two power companies said the decision was taken as a safety measure after floodwaters affected critical electricity infrastructure.
GRIDCo and ECG said the shutdown was necessary to protect electrical equipment, safeguard personnel and prevent further damage to the power network.
“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 statement said.
The companies said they were closely monitoring the situation and conducting assessments to determine the extent of the impact on the transmission and distribution systems.
They warned that other areas could experience temporary power interruptions if flooding creates safety risks at additional facilities.
“Power supply may be temporarily interrupted in other affected areas, where necessary, as a precautionary measure to protect lives, property, and critical electricity infrastructure,” the statement added.
Residents have been advised to exercise caution and report electricity-related hazards, including fallen poles, exposed power lines and flooded electrical installations, to the nearest ECG office or through its customer service channels.
GRIDCo and ECG apologised to affected customers for the inconvenience caused, assuring the public that efforts would be made to restore power once weather conditions improve and it is safe to do so.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
