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Canary Islands Halt In-Person Schooling Thursday as Storm 'Claudia' Nears

Officials moved teaching online to curb travel during a severe weather alert.

Overview

  • The regional government suspended face-to-face classes across all islands for Thursday, 13 November, closing school buildings to students, administrators, teachers and socio-educational staff.
  • Instruction will shift to remote formats where technically feasible, with lessons canceled in programs that cannot operate online.
  • Education authorities acted on recommendations from the Directorate General for Emergencies and Civil Protection to reduce travel and prevent incidents during the multi-alert response.
  • AEMET forecasts persistent rainfall, heavy downpours, strong wind gusts and rough seas associated with the storm.
  • Officials will confirm the status of Friday later on Thursday, after earlier partial suspensions Wednesday evening on several western islands and guidance to follow official updates and avoid risky travel, including visits to Teide.