12.02.2025 21:31
As freezing cold temperatures are felt across the country, education has been suspended for one day in Kırşehir, Kayseri, Elazığ, Bingöl, and Malatya.
```html
The cold weather and snowfall affecting Turkey have brought life to a standstill. While postcard-like images were recorded in many of our cities, consecutive holiday decisions for schools have started to be made.
SCHOOLS IN KIRŞEHİR CLOSED FOR 1 DAY Due to the expected heavy snowfall in Kırşehir, schools have been closed for tomorrow. In a statement made by the Kırşehir Governorship, it was announced that education in schools across the province has been suspended for one day due to the heavy snowfall expected to start at night according to meteorological data. The statement included, "We declare Thursday, February 13, 2025, as a holiday due to the heavy snowfall expected to start in our province at night according to meteorological data. We hope that the snowfall brings abundance to our Kırşehir, which has difficulties regarding water resources, and we look forward to seeing you all in your classrooms on Friday."
KAYSERİ In Kayseri, education has been suspended for 1 day due to adverse weather conditions. According to a written statement from the Kayseri Governorship, it was noted that heavy snowfall and icing are expected in the city tomorrow based on information from the General Directorate of Meteorology.
The statement included the following: "In order to prevent possible adverse conditions that may arise due to weather conditions, taking into account the movement of public employees and students between the central district and the districts for transportation, education has been suspended for 1 day on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in all official private kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, vocational training centers, adult education institutions, maturation institutes, special education courses, and special education and rehabilitation centers by our governorship's decision." It was also noted that public employees who are disabled, pregnant, or have serious chronic illnesses will also be considered on administrative leave.
ELAZIĞ In Elazığ, education has been suspended for 1 day across the city due to snowfall. Elazığ Governor Numan Hatipoğlu stated on his social media account, "According to meteorological data, the current snowfall is expected to increase further in the morning hours. Therefore, it has been decided to suspend education and training for one day on Thursday, February 13, in our province. Please do not neglect to read books and study for your lessons. Additionally, our disabled employees and pregnant personnel will also be considered on administrative leave."
BİNGÖL In Bingöl, education has been suspended for 1 day due to snowfall. In a statement made by the Bingöl Governorship, it was stated, "According to the forecasts of the Meteorology 13th Regional Directorate, strong snowfall is expected to begin in our province Bingöl from the early hours of Thursday, February 13, 2025. As a precaution against possible adverse weather conditions that may occur, including heavy snowfall, icing, and potential dangers in transportation; education and training have been suspended for 1 day on Thursday, February 13, in all official and private schools and special education institutions in Bingöl center and all districts. Our disabled and pregnant personnel working in the public sector will also be considered on administrative leave on the same day."
MALATYA Malatya Governor Seddar Yavuz announced that education has been suspended for 1 day due to snowfall. Yavuz stated in a post on his social media account X, "Dear students, according to meteorological data, the current snowfall is expected to increase further in the morning hours. Therefore, it has been decided to suspend education and training for one day on Thursday, February 13, in our province. Additionally, our disabled employees and pregnant personnel will also be considered on administrative leave."
```