The Education Ministry has issued a notice that all schools particularly in low lying areas, coastal areas, outer islands and the western side should now close and principals and head-teachers must organize the disbursement of school children to their homes and must see that they are moved to higher ground.

The Ministry advises that teachers, principals and head-teachers and students must ensure that no student is loitering around coastal areas.

Samabula Primary School has advised parents to pick their school children up from school now.