Hours of downpour on Wednesday have forced management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to suspend lectures.
It is unclear when lectures will resume.
According to the management of the university, the decision is to prevent any causalities.
In a statement, management advised both students and staff to remain in their homes and hotels as a safety measure.
“We wish to inform all staff and students of the University of Cape Coast that, in view of the massive flooding of parts of the campus arising from the heavy rainfall over the past several hours, lectures and quizzes have been suspended for the day. Further directive will be issued via notices and ATL FM. Students and staff are expected to remain safe in their homes and hostels.”
But, the Central Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation, Joe Donkor noted that the floods were caused by choked drains on campus.
He, however, indicated that it will take his outfit two days to desilt the gutters to allow for a free flow of water.
“We spoke to the Vice-Chancellor to suspend lectures. Every drainage in UCC is blocked. Currently, there is no movement of vehicles. So the best advice we can give the Vice-Chancellor is to ‘close down’ the school.”
Meanwhile, the Acting Director of Public Affairs at the University of Cape Coast Major Rtd Kofi Baah Bentum says lectures may resume tomorrow if the floodwaters recede.
“If things should go the way they are going they and the floodwaters recede, I can say that by tomorrow we will resume. If today is too late to recall students, we will do that tomorrow.”
Parts of Winneba flooded after hours of heavy rains
Some parts of Winneba in the Central Region got flooded after heavy rains.
The torrential rains destroyed several household properties and displaced some residents.
Other residents also had a difficult time accessing their rooms as both the interior and exterior of their houses were filled with floodwater.
Areas around the Baiden Ghartey Memorial Hospital were also affected by the flood.
Some lucky ones managed to secure some items.