Meanwhile, many residents in the central regional capital of Cape Coast have been trapped in their homes after about six hours of rains on Wednesday.

The campus of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been badly hit.

There is huge vehicular traffic on campus and students have been advised to stay in their various halls of residence.

In a statement signed and issued by the Director of Academic Affairs, Jeff Teye Onyame, the university explained that it was suspending lectures and quizzes.

"We wish to inform all staff and students of the University of Cape Coast that, in view of the massive flooding of parts of the campus arising from the heavy rainfall over the past several hours, lectures and quizzes have been suspended for the day. Further directives will be issued via notices and ATL FM," the statement said.

"Students and staff are expected to remain safe in their homes and hostels," the statement added.

Cape Coast residents

In other parts of Cape Coast, some residents have been trapped in their homes following floods in some parts of the city.

Some schools have asked parents and guardians not to allow pupils to report to school as it continues to rain.

Some of the areas affected are Abura and Pedu.

Below is a copy of a statement issued by the university authorities.