Dusty weather: MP for closure of schools

Manama : An MP has called on the schools to suspend classes as unstable weather has been predicted in the Kingdom for the next couple of days. The call is in consideration of the safety of the students, the MP said yesterday. 

Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee Deputy Chairman Khalifa Al Ghanem has reportedly demanded the Education Ministry to close the schools and declare official holidays on stormy days.

Al Ghanem stated the entire GCC region will witness strong weather fluctuations.

“Unstable weather conditions can be critical to certain students. Many of them are reported to be suffering from respiratory problems. Dusty weather worsens their condition and they need special care and treatment,” Al Ghanem said, adding that their safety is government’s responsibility.

The MP requested concerned departments to coordinate with the Meteorological Directorate in the Transportation and Telecommunications Ministry and to be prepared for the weather fluctuations.

The lawmaker said that similar procedures are being followed in the neighbouring countries including Saudi Arabia.

The Meteorological Directorate has predicted the current weather fluctuations to continue until Thursday.