Students in areas affected by water cuts advised to stay home

The Ministry of Education advises parents living in areas affected by disruptions in water supply, to keep their children at home for the next 2 days until Wednesday.

Schools in the affected areas from Nausori to Nadera will not be having classes as a precautionary measure and the Ministry will continue to monitor the situation.

Parents are advised to use their discretion and not to send their children to school if there is no water in their area. Please also check the school if they have water.

Minister, Rosy Akbar urges parents to watch over their children during this closure and ensure that they do not get into trouble or endanger themselves.

She says parental responsibility is critically important during emergencies like this and they hope parents take the safety of their children seriously.

Heads of schools and teachers are to report for duty as normal.

Teachers who are impacted by the water disruptions are to contact their Head of School.

Affected areas include Nausori, Rewa Delta, Sawani, Lakena, Baulevu, Kiuva, Cautata, Wainibokasi, Naililili, Lokia, Waila Housing, Nakasi, Koronivia, Omkar, Narere, Navosai, Tovata, Makoi, Kalabu, Pilling, Nadawa, Nepani, Nadera, Kinoya, Nasinu, Valelevu, Tacirua East, Khalsa Road, Cunningham, Fletcher Road, Raiwaqa, Raiwai, Vatuwaqa, Nabua, Sukanaivalu, Upper Ragg, Dokanaisuva, Colo-i-Suva and all nearby areas.