All State schools in eight districts will be closed until Friday due to the prevailing disaster situation , the Education Ministry said.
All State schools in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Ratnapura and Kegalle will be closed till Friday. Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam requested all private schools too be closed till Friday due to the flood situation.