All schools to remain closed tomorrow due to adverse weather

Daily Mirror, WhatNews (සිංහල), Newsfirst (සිංහල) and Sri Lanka Mirror report that all schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed on October 27 as a precaution amid adverse weather. Newsfirst (සිංහල) attributes the decision to Deputy Education Minister Dr. Madhura Seneviratne, who said it followed discussions with the Department of Meteorology; WhatNews (සිංහල) also attributes the closure announcement to the Education Ministry.

Newswire reports that the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development announced the closure of all preschools and early childhood development centres nationwide for October 27. Ada Derana also reports that preschools will close, while Ada Derana (தமிழ்) reports a closure for schools and preschools.

Newswire says heavy rain and strong winds were affecting several parts of the country. It reports that the Department of Meteorology forecast showers or thunderstorms across several provinces, with rainfall above 75 mm possible in some areas and winds of 40–50 km/h expected in parts of the island.

WhatNews (සිංහල) mentions practical examinations in aesthetic subjects connected to the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination, but its supplied report ends before explaining whether their arrangements change.