Schools closed in Tenerife because of Storm Charles

Schools across Tenerife are closed today because of the risk posed by Storm Charles, and lessons will be held online where possible.

The Canary Islands Government announced the decision last night to prevent pupils, families and staff from travelling during the worst of the weather.

Even though some parents in the south of the island don’t always understand these decisions because the weather can generally be clear in that part of the island, it is important to remember that it is made for several reasons.

Teachers have to travel across the island as they don’t necessarily live locally to the school they are teaching at, police resources are on alert for the declaration of the emergency plan because of the storm warning, and school buses can be an issue due to strong winds, rain, and flooding or rock falls in rural areas.

A maximum wind alert is in place for the summits of Tenerife, while the rest of the island is on alert. Strong gusts and rain are expected as Charles crosses the Canary Islands.