According to the Hanoi Department of Education and Training, based on the forecast bulletin at 5:00 a.m. on October 6 from the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, storm No. 11 (Matmo) has entered mainland China and is rapidly weakening. The Hanoi area is not affected by the storm's winds, however, from noon to night on October 6, there is a possibility of heavy rain, locally very heavy rain (50-100mm, some places over 150mm), with a risk of local flooding in low-lying areas with poor drainage.

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Hanoi students are off from in-person classes and studying online at home according to the school's plan. Photo: Thanh Hung.

To ensure the safety of students, teachers and school facilities, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training requires schools to closely monitor weather developments; proactively and flexibly adjust teaching and learning plans, ensuring absolute safety for students. In case students come to school, the unit must arrange flexible management and teaching to ensure the safety of students and teachers.

Check and inspect drainage systems, schoolyards, classrooms, canteens, boarding areas, etc.; promptly clear and reinforce to prevent flooding and landslides.

Along with that, strictly implement the on-duty regime, regularly update information, quickly report on rain and flood situations, and impacts on teaching and learning activities (if any) to the Department of Education and Training for synthesis and handling according to regulations.

Today, October 6, the Hanoi Department of Education and Training allowed all of its more than 2.3 million students to stay home from school to prevent the effects of storm Matmo.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ha-noi-hoa-toc-thong-bao-linh-hoat-dieu-chinh-ke-hoch-day-hoc-ung-pho-bao-so-11-2449495.html