A violent rainstorm has left a basic school at Kportitsekorpe in the Ada West District badly damaged, destroying classroom blocks and forcing the suspension of academic activities for hundreds of pupils.
The storm, which lasted nearly two hours on Monday evening, ripped off roofing sheets and severely damaged structures housing kindergarten, primary, and junior high school classes—from KG1 and KG2 through Primary 1–6 and JHS 1–2.
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) chairman, Ezekiel Kportie, said more than 500 pupils have been affected, with teaching and learning materials completely soaked and rendered unusable.
He explained that the damage has brought academic activities to a halt, with classes suspended indefinitely until urgent repairs are undertaken.
“We are appealing to the district assembly, NGOs, philanthropists, and benevolent individuals to come to our aid because the children currently have no place to study,” he said.
Assembly Member for the area, Rockson Ahuakese, confirmed the incident and said it had been reported to the Ada West District Assembly for assessment and possible intervention.
He added that the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) has also been notified to support relief and recovery efforts.
According to him, the destruction goes beyond classrooms, affecting furniture and essential school property, describing the situation as a major setback for education in the community.
Residents say the storm is the most devastating to hit the area in the past five years, raising renewed concerns about the durability of school infrastructure in rural communities.
Community members are now calling on government and development partners to support the construction of a stronger, more resilient school facility to prevent similar disruptions in the future.
