Abu Dhabi orders schools to close due to rain

Abu Dhabi Education Council orders schools in the emirate to close due to adverse weather conditions

Last updated: March 08, 2016 | 23:37

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Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Education Council has ordered all government and private schools in the emirate to remain closed on Wednesday, March 9, due to adverse weather conditions.

All schools in the Abu Dhabi emirate, including Al Ain, are to remain closed.

Heavy rain lashed the capital on Tuesday afternoon, disrupting events like the Abu Dhabi Air Expo.

The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology issued a weather warning on Tuesday, urging the public to be on the alert for "hazardous weather".

Check the Gulf News 10-day weather forecast here

A view of Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE

A street after the rain in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Residents enjoy the weather at the break-water in Abu Dhabi following a spell of heavy rain.

Abu Dhabi schools are set to see 400 new Emirati teachers who will handle three subjects in English for the first time.

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