02/03/2026
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The Minister for Education, Honourable Aseri Radrodro, in collaboration with the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) and relevant divisional authorities, wishes to inform all parents, guardians, and stakeholders that schools in the Western Division will remain closed due to continuous heavy rainfall, which has resulted in flooding in many areas across the division, including low-lying and flood-prone communities, unsafe road access, and rising river levels.
For the Eastern, Northern, and Central Divisions, schools will be open tomorrow, Tuesday 03rd March 2026. However, parents and guardians are advised that the final decision on whether to send their children to school rests at their discretion, particularly for those living in flood-prone or affected areas where access roads, crossings, or transport routes may still be unsafe. Parents and guardians are also reminded to ensure children do not attempt to cross flooded roads, creeks, or rivers, to avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas, to closely supervise children, and to continue monitoring official weather updates and advisories.
Heads of Schools are advised to remain in close communication with their Management Committees and District Education Offices and to assess school grounds and facilities before resuming normal operations.
The safety and welfare of students, teachers, and families remain our highest priority. The Ministry will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide further updates as necessary.
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