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Mendoza Suspends Afternoon In‑Person Classes in High‑Risk Zones as Zonda Winds Intensify

Officials shifted teaching to the Escuela Digital Mendoza platform following Defensa Civil guidance.

Overview

  • The Dirección General de Escuelas halted the afternoon shift for all levels and modalities in Malargüe, San Rafael, General Alvear, Tupungato, San Carlos, Tunuyán, and Uspallata (Las Heras).
  • Schools outside those localities continue operating normally with no reported suspensions elsewhere in the province.
  • Affected students and staff were instructed to continue coursework virtually via the Escuela Digital Mendoza platform.
  • The Servicio Meteorológico Nacional kept yellow alerts in place for Zonda in the precordillera and for storms in Valle de Uco, the East, General Alvear, and low San Rafael.
  • Regional forecasts warned of a strong southerly wind later today with gusts near 60 km/h and possible precipitation after Zonda gusts began near midday in high mountain areas.