Odesa: schools switched to online due to catastrophic flooding

According to glavcom.ua: Online learning due to flooding: what is known about the situation in Odesa

Due to bad weather and significant flooding in Odesa, on October 1, classes in schools were switched to online mode. The head of the Education Department of the Odesa City Council, Olena Buinevych, stated that this decision was made to eliminate the consequences of the disaster. Many schools, classes, and groups were affected by flooding.

Preschools are operating as usual, but parents are asked to contact the educators if they cannot reach the facility due to force majeure circumstances. Even during distance learning, there will be emergency groups for preschoolers and primary school classes.

“If there is no one to leave the child with, they will definitely be accepted at the educational institution,” emphasized Buinevych. She also urged parents not to let children attend evening classes due to difficult weather conditions and darkness.

Rescue operations and the number of victims

Rescuers of the State Emergency Service have been actively working for almost a day to eliminate the consequences of the heavy rain and flood in Odesa and the surrounding areas. According to the latest data, 9 people have died due to the bad weather, including 1 child. Search operations and assistance for the affected continue.

Recently, Odesa has been suffering from significant flooding, which has forced local schools to switch to online learning. In addition, the complicated weather poses a threat to children, so it is important to follow the authorities' recommendations regarding safety during natural disasters.