Lao Cai lets students across the province take a day off on September 30 to cope with floods

Due to the complicated developments of storm No. 10 (Bualoi) and the risk of prolonged heavy rain, the Department of Education and Training of Lao Cai province has notified all students at all levels in the area to stay home from school today (September 30) to ensure safety.

Heavy rain caused flooding at Mo Vang Commune Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities.

According to forecasts, storm No. 10 will continue to cause heavy rain in the Northern region, including Lao Cai province, with a high risk of flooding, flash floods, and landslides in mountainous and midland areas.

To proactively respond, the Department of Education and Training of Lao Cai province requires educational institutions to seriously implement the contents of Official Dispatch No. 1650/CDBGDDT of the Ministry of Education and Training , as well as Official Dispatch No. 07/CD-UBND of the Chairman of the People's Committee of Lao Cai province on focusing on responding to and overcoming the consequences of storm No. 10 and floods after the storm.

All students of preschool, primary and vocational education levels will be off school on September 30. From Wednesday, October 1, 2025, schools need to proactively monitor weather developments to promptly report to the local People's Committee and the Department of Education and Training if they have to continue to let students off school.

Authorities help transport furniture to avoid flooding.

For schools with boarding and semi-boarding students, strict management is required, adequate preparation of drinking water, food and essential provisions is required, ensuring safe living during storms. The movement of students home must be closely coordinated with families and authorities to ensure absolute safety.

Educational institutions need to urgently move assets, equipment, documents and files to safe places; reinforce facilities, check drainage systems, electricity, and trees at risk of falling. At the same time, assign staff and teachers to be on duty 24/7; prepare forces and means according to the "4 on-site" motto to promptly respond when necessary.

After the storm passes, schools will coordinate with local authorities to inspect, repair damage, restore teaching and learning activities, count the damage and propose timely support.

CONG HAI

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