GRIDCo, ECG Shut Down Mallam and Achimota Substations Over Flooding
GRIDCo and ECG shut down Mallam and Achimota substations after flooding threatens critical power infrastructure.
- GRIDCo and ECG have shut down Mallam and Achimota substations due to severe flooding
- The shutdown is a safety measure to protect lives, equipment, and the power network
- Engineers are monitoring the situation, with restoration to begin once conditions improve.
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 after heavy rains triggered severe flooding at key electricity infrastructure in parts of the Greater Accra Region.
The two utility companies said the precautionary measure was necessary to protect lives, safeguard equipment, and prevent damage to the national electricity network as floodwaters inundated critical transmission and distribution facilities.
In a joint statement issued on Sunday, the utilities explained that the shutdown was unavoidable due to the risk posed to both personnel and electrical equipment.
“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.
“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 companies added that engineers are closely monitoring the situation and conducting detailed assessments of the impact of the flooding on the transmission and distribution network.
They further cautioned that power supply may be temporarily interrupted in other flood-affected areas if safety risks arise.
“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,” the statement added.
GRIDCo and ECG urged the public to exercise caution and report fallen poles, exposed or downed power lines, flooded installations, and other electrical hazards to the nearest ECG office or through official customer service channels.
They apologized for the inconvenience caused and assured customers that power would be restored once conditions improve and it is safe to do so.
