Authorities in Morocco have ordered the temporary suspension of classes in the northern city of Ksar El Kebir after severe weather and flooding disrupted access to schools and affected several educational facilities, officials said Saturday.
The Provincial Directorate of the Ministry of National Education, Preschool Education and Sports in Larache announced that classes will be suspended from Feb. 2 through Feb. 7 in all public and private schools located within the territorial jurisdiction of Ksar El Kebir.
The decision follows exceptional weather conditions that caused flooding in several neighborhoods and was taken in coordination with provincial authorities and the regional education academy of Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, in line with recommendations issued by the provincial crisis monitoring committee, the directorate said in a statement.
Officials said the measure aims to ensure the safety of students as well as teaching and administrative staff.
Mohamed El Baali, the provincial director of education in Larache, said heavy rainfall and resulting floods have made travel to and from schools difficult, prompting authorities to suspend in-person classes throughout the coming week until conditions improve.
To ensure continuity in learning, the directorate has shifted instruction temporarily to remote education while also scheduling remedial and support sessions to address academic disruptions caused by the exceptional circumstances, El Baali added.
The suspension affects 69 educational institutions, both public and private, including 27 preschool units, and concerns approximately 35,000 students. These include about 15,000 primary school pupils and 5,000 children enrolled in preschool programs.
Authorities also reported that rising water levels in the Loukkos River led to water infiltration in five schools, while floodwaters surrounding several other institutions have made access unsafe or impossible.
Officials said in-person classes will resume once weather conditions stabilize and safe access to schools is restored.
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