A rainstorm that struck Dondometeng on Saturday, May 2, 2026, has torn off portions of the roof of Dondometeng Primary School, leaving classrooms exposed and disrupting teaching and learning for about 240 pupils.
Sections of the roofing were ripped away by strong winds, while parts of the ceiling have deteriorated due to rainwater infiltration. The classroom now show signs of severe damage, including sagging ceilings, peeling surfaces, and mold growth—conditions that pose both structural and health risks to pupils and staff.
Teaching has been affected, as at least one of the damaged classrooms is no longer safe for use. Pupils in affected classes are being forced to study under precarious conditions, raising concerns about their safety as the rainy season intensifies.
The school facility, constructed in 2019 under the Social Investment Fund to improve educational infrastructure in underserved communities, is now under scrutiny following the damage. The incident raises questions about the resilience and construction standards of public school buildings in the face of increasingly severe weather events.
Officials from the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) have visited the school to assess the extent of the damage. Their findings are expected to guide immediate interventions and possible rehabilitation works.
Meanwhile, school authorities and community members are calling for urgent assistance to repair the facility and prevent further disruption to academic activities.
With more rains expected in the coming weeks, there are fears that delays in response could worsen the damage and force a temporary closure of the school, further affecting already vulnerable learners.
