Hundreds of pupils of the Homaho D/A Basic School in the Assin South District of the Central Region were left stranded on Thursday afternoon after heavy rains caused the River Adonsu to overflow its banks, cutting off several surrounding communities.

The sudden flooding turned routine movement to and from school into a dangerous situation, with pupils unable to cross the river that links Homaho and adjoining communities.

The incident forced anxious parents to rush to the scene to rescue their children after school authorities determined it was unsafe for pupils to remain on campus or attempt the crossing.

The floodwaters also cut off several nearby communities, including Domeabra, Harunakrom, Yaw Boamah, Mfanti, Abaasi and Appiakrom, effectively isolating them from Homaho, Abodweseso and other adjoining areas.

Residents say the recurring flooding has become an annual challenge during the rainy season, blaming the situation on the abandonment of a bridge project initiated in 2017 but left incomplete.

Community members and traditional leaders have repeatedly appealed to authorities to complete the bridge, but say their concerns have not been addressed, leaving residents exposed to repeated danger during heavy rains.

Some aggrieved residents have threatened to stage a protest against the Assin South District Assembly and the Member of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, citing years of neglect and inaction.

“We have complained about this problem for years, but nothing has been done. It appears we are not angry enough,” one resident said, warning of a possible mass demonstration alongside traditional leaders.

The flooding left pupils, commuters and farmers stranded for several hours, as the river serves as the main access route connecting the affected communities to Assin Fosu.

Although no casualties were recorded, portions of a road under construction were washed away, worsening accessibility challenges for residents.

Authorities are yet to officially respond to the renewed concerns as calls grow for urgent intervention to complete the stalled bridge project and restore safe passage for residents.