KNUST Flooded After Downpour, Students Left Stranded
- Heavy flooding on the KNUST campus disrupted movement and left students stranded after a downpour
- Key campus bridges and walkways became impassable, forcing students to find alternative routes to lectures
- Students demanded urgent measures to tackle recurring flooding issues affecting safety and accessibility
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Heavy flooding on major roads within the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) campus disrupted movement and academic activities on Thursday morning.
The situation left several students stranded between halls of residence and lecture halls after a heavy downpour overwhelmed the university’s drainage system.
Source: Facebook
Adom News reported that key bridges and walkways across campus became impassable, forcing students heading to lectures to take longer alternative routes, while others remained in their halls due to safety concerns.
Graphic Online shared a video of the flooding at the school on Facebook.
The flooding was caused by the Wiwi River overflowing its banks. The Paa Joe Stadium was affected, with parts of the facility submerged.
Students and staff were advised to avoid flooded areas and prioritise safety as conditions continue to be monitored.
School buses were, however, able to cross some of the flooded areas, helping to transport students, while taxis and smaller vehicles were unable to pass.
University authorities deployed security personnel to monitor the situation and direct traffic to ensure safety and order across affected areas.
The flooding significantly slowed campus mobility, affecting the movement of both students and staff.
University management is yet to issue an official statement on the extent of the disruption.
Some students have expressed concern about accessibility and safety, calling for urgent and long-term measures to address recurring flooding on campus during the rainy season.
Man weeps after his room floods
A man was left emotional after his room was flooded during heavy rainfall in Accra on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
A video on X showed the devastation to his room.
Source: UGC
The rains on June 3, 2026, had flooded the house and entered the rooms in the compound, including his room, where his belongings were destroyed.
In a video, the young man was seated at the entrance to his room, seemingly trying to push out the water and prevent more damage to his personal items.
However, his efforts were in vain, leaving him seated at the entrance of his room in tears.
At one point, he showed what his room looked like due to the flood, with his bag and other things, which were on the floor, waterlogged and ruined.
He counted his losses as the water kept entering his room, looking helpless and hurt by the destruction brought about by the flooding in Accra.
Prophet Uche's June flood prophecy resurfaces
YEN.com.gh reported that Prophet Eric Boahen Uche's old message about flooding in June resurfaced after the recent disaster in Ghana.
The renowned clergyman warned of an impending flood, pleading with the state to begin prior preparation.
Following the disaster on June 3, 2026, many believe Boahen Uche’s prophecy has been fulfilled, sparking reactions.
Source: YEN.com.gh
