The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has attributed the power outages being experienced in parts of Accra to the flooding of seven substations after the rains on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.
In a press release on Thursday, May 2, ECG indicated that the substations which included Burma Camp L, Station H -Dzorwulu, Gbawe, and four others, got flooded after the heavy downpour.
The company added that there is an ongoing collaboration with the Ghana Fire Service to “drain all flooded primary substations to ensure a swift restoration of power supply.”
ECG has assured its customers and stakeholders of its commitment to ensuring a stable power supply and has apologized for the effect of the outage on their daily lives.
The statement further listed the affected substations as Station H -Dzorwulu, Burma Camp L, Station D – Avenor, High Street AH, La Trade AJ, Lakeside Estate, and Gbawe.
By Vincent Kubi