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
Ghana’s 10-Day Hydrological Forecast: Five Regions Require Increased Vigilance
Overview The latest 10-day fanfar hydrological forecast indicates that conditions across most monitored areas of Ghana are expected to remain generally normal, with no widespread flood risk anticipated nationwide. However, increased flood-risk signals have been...
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 TECHNICAL REPORT ON COASTAL PROTECTION ACTIVITIES FOR NEW TAKORADI
The New Takoradi Emergency Sea Defence Project was initiated as an urgent coastal protection...
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