Over 200 learners stranded after storm destroys classr

________________ A total of 235 learners at Okongol Primary School in Lwala parish, Otuboi subcounty, Kalaki district, have been left without classrooms after a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds destroyed the temporary structures where they had been studying. The storm, which struck on July 31, 2026, ripped off roofs and damaged classroom structures, disrupting learning at the community-based primary school. The destruction has left school authorities concerned about the resumption of lessons, as the institution has no adequate classrooms to accommodate the affected learners. Okongol Primary School largely depends on temporary classroom structures, with only one semi-permanent classroom block serving the entire school. The latest destruction has exposed the vulnerability of the school's infrastructure, particularly during the rainy season. Speaking after inspecting the damage, headteacher Patrick Abiara said the school was fortunate that no learners or teachers were injured during the incident. He attributed the absence of casualties to the fact that the storm struck after learners had left the affected classrooms.