Remote learning declared for all public schools

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All government schools in the UAE will adopt distance learning measurs for two days due to adverse weather conditions.

According to the Emirates Schools Establishment, students will switch to remote learning on Tuesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 17.

Rain, thunder, lightning and hail have been forecast throughout Monday night and Tuesday, with the unstable conditions set to ease on Wednesday.

The National Centre of Meteorology and the Ministry of Interior have urged people to take precautions and follow safety measures and to stay away from areas of flooding and water accumulation.

 

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