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Puebla Halts In-Person Classes Oct. 8–9 in Sierra Regions as Heavy Rains Forecast

Students will learn remotely pending a weather-based decision on a possible Oct. 10 return.

Overview

  • The Puebla state education department suspended on-site activities for 5,875 schools across more than 40 municipalities in the Sierra Norte and Nororiental regions.
  • All students from preschool through higher education will continue learning from home through assignments, textbooks and scheduled academic work.
  • Authorities say in-person classes could resume on Oct. 10 if meteorological conditions allow after ongoing monitoring by state civil protection.
  • Mexico’s national weather service expects strong rainfall in Puebla over the next 96 hours, with winds up to 50 km/h and temperatures above 30°C.
  • Tropical Storm Jerry is located 4,640 km east of Cancún, moving west with sustained winds of 75 km/h and gusts to 95 km/h, and currently poses no direct threat to Mexico.