Schools in 22 municipalities across Andalucia will remain closed on Friday (February 13) as Storm Oriana brings heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
The closures affect towns in Cadiz, Málaga and Sevilla provinces, along with specific schools in Granada and Jaen, due to what regional authorities describe as ‘risks in the area, evacuations, road access problems or damage to facilities.’
The figure marks an increase from Thursday, when 18 schools suspended in-person classes.
According to the Junta, online teaching will be activated or maintained in affected centres in line with each school’s education plan.
Cadiz province (all schools closed in the following municipalities)
Cadiz once again sees the largest number of closures, with all schools shut in 16 municipalities, mainly around the Grazalema area:
- Grazalema
- Torre Alhaquime
- Alcala del Valle
- Algodonales
- Benaocaz
- El Bosque
- El Gastor
- Jimena de la Frontera
- Olvera
- Prado del Rey
- Puerto Serrano
- San Martín del Tesorillo
- Setenil de las Bodegas
- Ubrique
- Villaluenga del Rosario
- Zahara de la Sierra
Malaga province
In Malaga province, all schools will be closed in:
- Gaucin
- Montecorto
- Cortes de la Frontera
Earlier this week, Cartajima and Parauta – both part of the CPR Alto Genal – also experienced class disruptions.
Sevilla province
In Sevilla, closures apply to:
- Pruna
- Algamitas
- Coripe
In addition, the following specific schools will remain closed:
- IES Virgen del Rosario in Benacazon
- La Milagrosa and Nuestra Señora de Valme infant schools in Dos Hermanas
- CEIP Peña Luenga in El Castillo de las Guardas
- CEIP Alpesa in Villaverde del Río
Granada and Jaen
In Granada province, in-person classes are suspended at:
- CPR Ribera de Aguas Blancas in Quéntar–Dúdar
- CEIP Berta Wilhelmi in Pinos Genil
In Jaen, closures affect:
- IES Cástulo in Linares (ESO classes online, other students relocated to different centres)
- EOI Carlota Remfry in Linares, with students temporarily relocated to IES Reyes de España
Read more Andalucia news at the Spanish Eye.
