School closures expand across Jordan amid severe weather
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Authorities across Jordan announced widespread school closures for certain areas for Thursday, as a deep weather system brings heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
In the governorate of Balqa, Salt Education Directorate Ali Khrisat, ordered the suspension of classes in all schools.
The decision follows forecasts of intense rainfall and flash floods in low-lying areas. Directorate staff will continue working as usual.
Similar measures were taken in Aqaba, where all schools will remain closed for the day due to unstable weather conditions.
Southern governorates follow suit
In Ma’an, Education Director Safaa Al-Mahamid confirmed the suspension of classes in both public and private schools, citing safety concerns for students and staff.
Tafileh officials also announced a full closure of schools on Thursday.
Local districts included
Closures extend to several districts, including Al-Mazar Al-Janoubi and Shoubak, where education authorities coordinated with local administrators to halt school operations.
