The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has just announced its proactive response to heavy rain caused by the circulation of storm No. 11 (Matmo). The Department said that storm No. 11 (Matmo) has weakened into a low pressure area, but the circulation after the storm continues to cause moderate to heavy rain, some places with very heavy rain and thunderstorms in Hanoi from the afternoon of October 6 to the afternoon of October 7 (rainfall of 40-70mm, some places over 100mm). During the thunderstorm, there may be tornadoes, lightning, strong gusts of wind, causing localized flooding, fallen trees, traffic jams and unsafe travel.

To ensure absolute safety for students, teachers and school facilities, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training requests school principals and heads of units to base on actual weather conditions in the area, conditions of facilities and traffic safety to proactively decide on appropriate teaching and learning methods (in-person, online or adjusted timetables); ensuring absolute safety for students, staff, teachers and employees.

The Department also requires schools to closely monitor weather developments; check and clear drainage systems, schoolyards, cafeterias, and boarding areas.

Along with that, arrange to be on duty, update and quickly report on rain and flood situations, and impacts on teaching and learning activities (if any) to the Department for synthesis and handling according to regulations.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ha-noi-cho-phep-hieu-truong-quyet-dinh-hinh-thuc-day-hoc-ung-pho-hoan-luu-bao-2449731.html