Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- All schools located in Divisional Secretariat Divisions within the Badulla District have been instructed to close early by 11.00 a.m. today (09), following adverse weather conditions.

The decision was taken based on the latest weather forecast issued by the Department of Meteorology and a special landslide warning released by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO).

Uva Provincial Director of Education Rohitha Amaradasa announced that a notice has been issued to all schools in the Badulla District, directing school authorities to take necessary steps to dismiss students and teachers by 11.00 a.m. today, in order to ensure their safety.

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