Ashanti Region hit by major power outage after April storm disrupts supply

A severe rainstorm on April 8, 2026, caused extensive power outages in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, hampering electrical services and water production. The storm's impact has compounded existing issues with power fluctuations that previously reduced water output by nearly 1 million cubic metres in March. Authorities from ECG and Ghana Water Company are actively restoring services and addressing flood-related faults, signaling ongoing challenges in the region's infrastructure resilience.