The Mallam and Achimota (Dzorwulu) electric power substation have been shutdown for safety reasons due to the Monday morning flooding in Accra.
In a joint press statement from Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), it was explained that the two substations have been temporarily shut down for safety reasons due to flooding.
Attached below is a copy of the full statement
POWER SUPPLY INTERRUPTION: TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN OF MALLAM AND ACHIMOTA PRIMARY SUBSTATIONS.
The Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) wish to inform 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.
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.
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.
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.
