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 be closed on October 27 because of adverse weather. Sri Lanka Mirror says the measure is intended to protect students and school staff.

Newsfirst (සිංහල) reports that Deputy Education Minister Madura Senaviratne attributed the decision to heavy rain and said it was made after discussions with the Department of Meteorology. WhatNews (සිංහල) says the Education Ministry announced the closure in a notice.

Newswire reports that all preschools and early childhood development centres nationwide will also close on October 27, following an announcement by the National Secretariat for Early Childhood Development. It reports that heavy rainfall and strong winds are affecting several parts of the country, with the Meteorology Department forecasting showers or thunderstorms in several provinces, rainfall above 75 mm in some areas, and winds of 40–50 km/h in parts of the island.

WhatNews (සිංහල) reports that practical examinations for O-Level aesthetic subjects, which had been scheduled in advance, are an exception to the school closure. The report excerpt does not provide further details about the arrangements.