- KNUST off-campus hostels flooded due to heavy downpour, affecting student residents
- Students' personal belongings, electronics, and study materials damaged by floodwaters
- Students demand action to address drainage issues
A severe downpour on Wednesday, June 26, caused widespread flooding in off-campus hostels at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), particularly in the Ayeduase area.
The torrential rain, which lasted for several hours, resulted in significant water accumulation, disrupting the daily lives of many students. Multiple hostels were affected, with water inundating rooms and damaging personal belongings, electronics, and study materials.
Students reported water seeping into their rooms, forcing them to scramble to protect their possessions. Some students had to wade through the water to reach their examination halls, despite the flooded conditions.
Affected students expressed frustration and concerns, sharing images and videos of the inundated hostels on social media. They called for immediate action from hostel management and local authorities to address drainage issues and prevent future occurrences.
The severity of the flooding varied across different hostels, but the overall situation left many students stranded and seeking urgent solutions.
