UAE weather: Dubai announces remote learning for schools for 2 days

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Dubai private schools are set to transition to online learning on Thursday, May 2, and Friday, May 3, in response to anticipated unstable weather conditions, as announced by the government.

#Dubai Government announces remote learning for all private schools in the emirate on Thursday and Friday (2nd and 3rd May 2024) due to weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/mxToR5y7Jv

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 30, 2024

The decision, aimed at safeguarding the safety of teachers and students, applies to all private schools, nurseries, and universities, according to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

With unstable weather predicted, all Dubai private schools, nurseries, and universities must offer distance learning on Thursday, May 2 & Friday, May 3. Stay safe everyone.

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) April 30, 2024

The decision was taken today during the meeting of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management which reviewed the plan to address the potential impact of the upcoming weather forecast, reported state news agency WAM.

NCM warns of unstable weather conditions

The NCM has warned of a low pressure system will bring inclement weather from the west by Wednesday night, said the NCM.

The weather system is expected to extend over most areas of the country on Thursday, May 2.

The surface low pressure from the Red Sea will impact the country, forecast the NCM.

The NCM said the extension of low-pressure system from the north is also expected which will see cloud migration from Saudi Arabia towards the UAE.

The unstable weather conditions expected late Wednesday night will see convective cloud formations, resulting in moderate to heavy rainfall across the country.

Abu Dhabi will experience moderate to heavy rain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday followed by Dubai and Sharjah as the weather system progresses northwards.

Read: UAE weather alert: NCM warns of unstable weather conditions starting Wednesday