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Bouches-du-Rhône Delays School Start to Tuesday as Storm Alert Shuts Campuses

The prefecture ordered a one-day postponement to reduce risk during an orange alert for thunderstorms with flooding risk.

Overview

  • All écoles, collèges and lycées in the department will be closed Monday and are scheduled to reopen Tuesday morning, September 2.
  • School transport is suspended across Bouches-du-Rhône as part of the safety measures announced Sunday.
  • Météo-France and Météo-Consult placed the department under orange vigilance from midnight Sunday until 10:00 Monday for thunderstorms and rain capable of flooding.
  • Forecasts warn of intense rainfall, possible hail, strong gusts and significant electrical activity moving from the south toward central France.
  • The prefecture said the measures were decided with academic authorities (DASEN) to protect pupils and parents.