Schools in the UAE have been given the final say over whether they will open on Sunday after the country was lashed by heavy rains, fierce winds, thunder and lightning over the weekend.
In a post on its official Twitter account, the Ministry of Education said the condition of roads near particular schools, after a deluge of rain on Saturday, would be considered in making the decision.
Dubai's private school regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, tweeted that schools would remain open on Sunday unless parents had been informed by individual schools that they would remain shut.
Parents across Dubai took to social media to find out if schools will be opening today.
Meanwhile, KHDA who are known for their humorous tweets, posted a light-hearted poem.
We hope you had a fantastic holiday! We've missed you! Have a great day back at school tomorrow (unless you've been informed by your school to stay home) 💕 pic.twitter.com/AqAa3zBMAB
— KHDA (@KHDA) April 13, 2019
Rain rain go away
— KHDA (@KHDA) April 14, 2019
It’s our first day back at school today
We wanna see our friends & play
We’re too savage for a bit of spray
Have a great day guys! pic.twitter.com/siZsdsJVRk
American International School in Dubai announced that it will remain closed today due to the bad weather.
School is closed today due to bad weather in different parts of UAE. Please share this with your friends.
— Dubai AIS (@DubaiAIS) April 14, 2019
The UAE Ministry of Education announced that some schools will be closed following inclement weather conditions.
Thank you and stay safe.
Many pupils across the country were to return to school on Sunday after Spring break.