The Ministry of Education announced today that the responsibility for decisions on school operations during the prevailing adverse weather has been entrusted to provincial education authorities.
As of 9.00 am today (21), provincial officials informed the Ministry that 35 schools in the Central Province, along with one school each in Sabaragamuwa, Southern, and Western Provinces, amounting to a total of 38 schools, will remain closed.
The Ministry stated that these closures are precautionary measures taken to safeguard students and staff, while allowing provincial authorities flexibility to respond to local weather developments. (Newswire)