Welcome to Ghana Hydrological Authority
Monitoring All Rivers & Surface Water Bodies in Ghana
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO), as the state institution, is responsible for the planning, design, execution, operation, and maintenance of flood control mechanisms, coastal engineering works, drainage improvement works, and operational and applied hydrology in the country.
How We Work. Our Mission & Values
The professional staff are Civil Engineers and Scientists with specializations in Coastal, Ports and harbor Engineering, Drainage and Sanitary Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, and Quantity Surveying.
Our Services
The organization’s activities encompass the professional areas of Operational Hydrology, Drainage and Sewerage Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Land and Hydrographic Surveying, Quantity Surveying, General Administration, Finance, and Accounting.
Operational Hydrology
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) has over the years established various hydrological data observation and collection platforms across the country on major rivers and streams.
Drainage Engineering
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) has over the years designed and supervised the construction of drainage works with emphasis on primary and secondary drains and flood control structures
Applied Hydrology
HYDRO is the lead establishment in the development and operation of a Flood Early Warning System (FEWS) for the White Volta River in Northern Ghana.
Coastal Engineering
The Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) has supervised the construction of various coastal protection projects across the country.
NEWS & UPDATES
Hydro News Activities
HYDRO and AGRHYMET Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Regional Climate and Hydrological Services
On April 16, 2026, the Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the AGRHYMET Regional Climate Centre for West Africa and the Sahel (RCC-WAS), marking the beginning of a strategic, long-term partnership to...
Strengthening Regional Climate Resilience: HYDRO Hosts High-Level Delegation
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Ghana Hydrological Authority (HYDRO) welcomed a distinguished...
Official Visit by the Hon. Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources to the Ghana Hydrological Authority
The Hon. Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources paid an official visit to the Board and...
Projects & UPDATES
Projects
2025 ANNUAL REPORT ON COASTAL PROTECTION FOR CAPE COAST COASTAL PROTECTION PROJECT – PHASE II
Phase II of the Cape Coast Coastal Protection Project forms a critical extension of the overall...
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