Heavy rainfall in Kuwait disrupts education

Heavy rains caused flashfloods in Kuwait last weekend. Vehicles were submerged in flooded roads, traffic was disrupted. Thunderstorms were experienced in some parts of Kuwait and the winds could reach up to 50 kilometers per hour, local Meteorology Department reported. Schools and universities were suspended across the country due to the heavy rains and flash floods, the Ministry of Education announced. Exams planned to be held today in secondary and high schools have been postponed and schools will be given additional time to organize the final exam dates.