Rainstorm causes havoc at Nintin, Hwidiem …Some residents rendered homeless

Dozens of residents at Nintin in the Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti region have been rendered homeless, while the local Presbyterian Primary school was closed for a day, following the devastation caused by a severe rainstorm on Tuesday.

A nearby community, Hwidiem, also had its electricity supply affected by the natural disaster.

The rainstorm lasted for about 30 minutes in the evening of Tuesday February 18, 2025 and adversely affected schools, churches and homes in the two communities, with the Nintin Presbyterian Primary School being the hardest hit, as its entire roofing was ripped off.

The school authorities had no option than to close the school for a day, to protect the pupils from any possible harm, while a makeshift classroom was arranged for them.

Pupils and Teachers have since cleared the mess caused by the rainstorm in the classrooms.

Madam Abena Pokuaa, Yaw Agyei Brenya and Vida Ntieduaa were among a few residents who had their homes badly affected.

A team from the Sekyere District of the Presbyterian Church, led by the District Minister, Reverend Otu Aquah, as well as the Schools Improvement and Support Officer (SISO) of the Ghana Education Service have since inspected the scene and reported back to the Mampong Municipal directorate of the GES.

Officials from the Mampong Municipal NADMO office have also visited the scene to assess the extent of damage caused.

The Head Teacher, Reverend Godfred Antwi, who narrated the incident to the media, appealed for support towards renovation of the damaged buildings to ensure teaching and learning resume without delay as Examination is approaching.

The Assembly Member for the Nintin Electoral Area, Nicholas Osei-Wusu, noted that the nature of the disaster requires an urgent response from all and sundry, including philanthropists.

He appealed to all humanitarian agencies, philanthropists, the MP for Mampong and especially citizens of Nintin and Hwidiem living outside of the communities to mobilise and swiftly return home to help.

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