The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced the temporary shutdown of the Mallam and Achimota Primary Substations, following severe flooding of critical electricity infrastructure across parts of the Greater Accra Region.
In a joint press release dated 29th June, 2026, the two institutions stated that the torrential rainfall that is occurring has resulted in flooding at a number of important substations, which places electrical equipment and operational staff at risk..
Both GRIDCo and ECG stated that the decision to temporarily cut power supply from the affected substations was taken in the interest of public safety, to safeguard lives, protect property, and prevent further damage to the electricity network.
The institutions also said that they would restore power to the affected substations only after they can assess conditions are safe enough to do so..
They cautioned the public that as heavy rains and flooding persist, power supply may be temporarily interrupted in other affected areas as a precautionary measure, with assessments of the transmission and distribution network ongoing.
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