Earlier Ministry of Education made the decision to close down schools in eight districts up to today (2).
Minister of Education Akila Viraaj Kaariyawasam said, yesterday that he is in the process of collecting data of schools affected by flood and landslide and obtain certificate of quality assurance for the buildings to consider reopening. After careful study of these reports, a decision will be taken regarding re opening today.
Fairly strong winds about 40-50 kmph can be expected in the Western, Central, Southern, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces of the island. Showers or thundershowers…