National Education Ministry’s press office on Monday issued the following statement: “In wake of the earthquake and the warning of new aftershocks, and with the development of the prevailing climatic conditions in Lebanon and the intensification of the storm, the Caretaker Minister of Education and Higher Education, Dr. Abbas Al-Halabi, announced the closure of schools, high schools, vocational schools, and all official and private higher education institutions on Tuesday and Wednesday, until the storm subsides and the status of the roads is cleared, and for fear of ice formation, and in the interest of the safety of students, pupils, and members of the educational staff.”

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon