Six schools under the Dehiowita Education Zone have been closed today (May 22) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions.

Officials said that 03 schools in the Ruwanwella area and 03 schools in the Dehiowita area were closed, and students were sent home following instructions issued to principals by the Zonal Education Director.Dehiowita Zonal Director of Education – H. L. Harishchandra said that, considering the prevailing weather conditions, responsibility has been given to principals of other schools in the zone to decide whether to continue classes or grant leave.