Saudi Cities Opt To Remote Learning For Schools Amid Recent Storms

Education authorities in Jeddah have announced that all schools across Jeddah, Rabigh, and Khulais will shift to remote learning on Tuesday, following severe weather forecasts and a red alert issued by the National Center for Meteorology (NCM).

The Jeddah Education Department confirmed the move on its official X account

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The statement read that in-person classes would be suspended “based on weather reports from the National Center for Meteorology and in the interest of everyone’s safety.” Students, teachers, and administrative staff will continue lessons virtually through the Madrasati platform.

What’s Behind the Decision?

According to the NCM, heavy rainfall is expected between 1 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, with the potential for strong winds, poor visibility, hail, high waves along coastal areas, thunderstorms, and flash floods. The storm system is forecast to sweep across multiple regions through Thursday, bringing varying intensities of rain to Asir, Al Baha, Makkah, Medina, Tabuk, Hail, Qassim, Jazan, Al Jouf, the Northern Borders, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.

Jeddah, Taif, and several Red Sea coastal areas are expected to be among the hardest hit

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Red alerts have already been issued for parts of Mecca, Medina, Hail, and the Northern Borders as severe thunderstorms form across the region.

Civil Defense authorities are urging residents to stay cautious, avoid flood-prone valleys, and closely follow official updates and safety instructions.

As the weather situation unfolds, authorities emphasize that the shift to remote learning is a precautionary step to keep students and school staff safe while ensuring that education continues uninterrupted.