Education Ministry reissues guidelines to schools amid dry weather and fuel concerns

Colombo, March 30 (Daily Mirror) - The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has reiterated instructions to schools regarding ongoing dry weather conditions and the emerging global fuel crisis, urging strict adherence to previously issued guidelines.

Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, said that recommendations issued on March 12, 2026, to all Provincial Directors of Education, advising that students should refrain from engaging in outdoor activities due to high temperatures,must be properly implemented in all schools.

He also stressed that instructions issued on March 17, 2026, should be followed to ensure the continuation of daily administrative work and teaching and learning processes while managing energy usage in light of the global fuel crisis.

The Ministry highlighted the importance of maintaining student safety while ensuring uninterrupted education services under the prevailing conditions.