A violent rainstorm has torn through the Nanumba North Municipality, ripping off the roofs of several buildings and disrupting academic activities in affected communities.
The storm, which was accompanied by strong winds and heavy downpours, struck unexpectedly, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Residents woke up to scenes of damaged homes, fallen debris, and classrooms left exposed to the open sky.
At Lepusi Primary School, the impact was severe as the roofs of some classroom blocks were completely blown off.
Rainwater poured into the rooms, soaking textbooks, exercise books, furniture, and other teaching and learning materials. The flooding forced school authorities to suspend lessons temporarily, as pupils could not study in the unsafe and waterlogged environment.
The headmaster, Alabani Issah Yussif, expressed deep concern about the situation, describing the damage as a major setback to academic work. He noted that both teachers and pupils are struggling to cope, especially with important lessons interrupted.
According to him, the school lacks the resources to carry out immediate repairs, making external support crucial to restore normalcy.
Teachers and residents have therefore appealed to the Municipal Assembly, government agencies, and benevolent organisations to intervene swiftly.
They are calling for emergency assistance to repair the damaged roofs, replace destroyed materials, and provide temporary learning spaces for the children.
Story by Baba Kamil Mohammed Northern Region
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