Hanoi flexibly adjusts teaching plans to respond to storm No. 11

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has just issued an urgent document informing schools to proactively respond to heavy rain caused by storm No. 11 (Matmo) and flexibly adjust teaching plans.

Students stay home from school to prevent the effects of storm No. 11. (Photo: Nguyet Anh)

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.

Hanoi area is not affected by storm 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.

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 safety for students and teachers.

Check and inspect the drainage system, school yard, classrooms, cafeteria, and boarding areas; promptly clear and reinforce them 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 2.3 million students to stay home from school to prevent the effects of storm Matmo.

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