Education authorities instructed schools to prioritize student safety, allow absences when necessary, and implement flexible teaching schedules.
Heavy rain from late November 23 to early November 24 triggered renewed flooding in multiple low-lying areas, prompting several schools to let students stay home. At Tran Quang Dieu Secondary School in Quy Nhon Bac Ward, 8th and 9th graders attended morning classes before being dismissed early as water surged on nearby roads. Principal Vo Thi Hoang Yen said the school ended lessons immediately once conditions became unsafe.
Nhon Binh Kindergarten in Quy Nhon Dong Ward also released children early, while its satellite campus in a flood-prone area remained closed all day. Tuy Phuoc No. 3 High School suspended classes entirely as parts of its campus remained deeply submerged, with administrators warning parents not to let students travel near the school.
Homeroom teachers were tasked with directly contacting parents to verify attendance and report on students living in rapidly rising flood zones. Local authorities deployed police, militia and officials to assist with supervision, route checks and student transport where needed.
As water receded, schools began recovery efforts, clearing mud, pumping out water, and inspecting facilities. Hung Vuong High School received support from the Mobile Police Force to accelerate cleanup, while Tuy Phuoc No. 1 High School resumed classes on November 24 after meeting basic safety conditions.
Other schools affected mainly by prolonged storms, such as Luong The Vinh Secondary School, reviewed teaching progress and prepared make-up plans combining afternoon sessions with online learning.
Deputy Director of the provincial education department Dang Van Phung stressed that safety must take precedence over academic progress, requiring schools to monitor weather conditions and adjust schedules proactively.
He said make-up classes must be arranged scientifically to ensure students meet curriculum requirements without undue pressure.
