3 January, 2026, 1:31 pm Central - 28°C Rain

Commissioner Northern decides to close schools in the North

Commissioner Northern decides to close schools in the North

By Vijay Narayan
28/01/2021
Minister for National Disaster Management Inia Seruiratu. [image: File]

Schools in the Northern Division are closed based on the decision taken by the Commissioner Northern.

Minister for National Disaster Management, Inia Seruiratu says the NDMO has endorsed this based on the decision by the Commissioner Northern and the heavy rain warning, flash flood alert and strong wind warning in place.

Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar is yet to comment on plans for the weather situation.

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