Torrential rain destroys Homes, disrupts school in Asante Jamasi

A torrential rainfall has hit Asante Jamasi in the Sekyere South Municipality of the Ashanti Region, destroying over 17 households and leaving hundreds of residents homeless.

The Jamasi Methodist Primary School has also been severely affected, with four classrooms damaged, bringing teaching and learning activities to a standstill.

According to reports, no casualties have been recorded, but the affected residents are urgently calling on authorities for assistance.

Some victims, in an interview with OTEC News reporter Kwame Agyenim Boateng, shared their plight and appealed for help.

"We are stranded now, with nowhere to go. All our properties have been destroyed, so we are praying for the authorities to come to our aid," cried Maame Serwaa, a victim.

Asante Jamasi NADMO Officer, Juliana Addai, disclosed that approximately 70–80 individuals have lost properties valued at GH¢300,000.

She added that a report would be forwarded to the municipal assembly for immediate action.