Extreme Rainfall Events over Accra, Ghana, in Recent Years

This study examines the recent changes in extreme rainfall events over Accra, Ghana. For this study, an event is defined as a day with equal to or exceeding 1980–2019 95th percentile. Knowing help identify years likelihood of rainfall-related disasters Accra. In addition, it helps drought severe dryness which are critical for livelihoods and economic activities people. The used data from rain gauge Accra satellite-derived winds at 850 hPa level southern Ghana 1980 2019. It compares these climatic parameters both pre-2000 post-2000 find out that have occurred throughout period. Results show frequency magnitude generally increased during period than period, causing increases mortalities damages properties. Seasonally, were most intense July but changed June Notably, more also winter winter, consistent warming area. Monthly mean meridional stronger (weaker) northerly (southerly) direction be southerly (northerly)