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The present national weather pattern has been explained by the Ghana Meteorological Agency.
The Meteo Agency highlighted what it called uncommon in a press statement dated December 30, 2025.
“The 2025/2026 Harmattan season has been characterized by an unusual delay. As of late December, many parts of southern Ghana are still experiencing rainfall, a phenomenon that is statistically rare for this time of year.”
“Even in the northern regions, which typically experience peak dryness by now, occasional rainfall has been recorded. This delay is primarily driven by a significant fluctuation in the position of the Inter-Tropical Boundary (ITB),” the press release stated.
It further explained that, “The ITS, which marks the meeting point of dry Saharan air and moist maritime air, has remained further north than usual. This, coupled with warm Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) in the Gulf of Guinea, has allowed moisture to persist over the country, causing these rains.”
“Looking ahead to the first quarter of 2026, a transition into a generally weak Harmattan season is anticipated, though the public should remain alert for occasional episodes of severe conditions.”
In Northern Ghana, the atmosphere will become significantly dry and dusty, leading to visibility levels that are relatively lower than those in the south. However, within the forest regions and parts of the coast, we expect to see a continuation of localized rainfall,” the Meteo Agency stated.
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Source: newsthemegh.com
