In an interview with Adom News, Mr. Asamoah explained that, there will be significant changes in weather patterns this year, heightening the intensity of the heat waves.

“We are experiencing an unusual increase in temperatures, and it is important for the public to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy and hydrated,” Asamoah said.

He emphasized the need for particular attention to vulnerable groups, especially babies, and called on parents to take extra care during this period.

“Parents should make sure their babies are well-hydrated and shielded from the direct sun to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses,” he advised.

In addition to staying hydrated, Mr. Asamoah urged food vendors to take necessary precautions to protect their products and customers.

“Food vendors must ensure their food is properly covered, wear nose masks, and avoid open flames to prevent fire hazards, which can be more easily sparked during this dry period,” he said.

As part of the safety advisory, the meteorologist also warned fishermen to remain vigilant while at sea, as the Harmattan season often brings reduced visibility.

“Fishermen need to be cautious, as the Harmattan can significantly reduce visibility, making it more difficult to navigate safely on the water,” he cautioned.

Mr. Joshua Asamoah also assured the public that Gmet will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as necessary.

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It attributed the intense dry season to the arrival of a dry continental wind in the country.

“We have the dry continental wind invading our country, and we expect this condition to last, especially for the entire period of December. We are going to be getting a lot of this dryness coming from the Sahara and the Sahel regions into our country. The dust conditions will be accompanied by winds which are coming from the northern part of the continent into our country,” Senior Meteorologist at the Agency, Frederick Cudjoe said in an interview on Citi FM.

Ghana is currently experiencing dry and dusty winds, a characteristic feature of the Harmattan season.

Based on this backdrop, Mr. Cudjoe urged Ghanaians to take necessary precautions to prevent accidents during this season.

“We advise that when visibility becomes very poor especially early in the morning and then at dawn, motorists should take necessary precautions by using their fog lights and also drive within the speed limit. Also, people who go to farms, we advise that they take the necessary precautions to prevent any fire outbreak” he said.

Mr. Cudjoe urged Ghanaians to wear nose mask to avoid inhaling particles in the atmosphere.

“Since we will be having those particles in the atmosphere, we advise that maybe we can be putting on our nose masks during this period to avoid taking in a lot of that particle into our respiratory systems” he added.

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