21.03.2025 07:30
The General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a snowfall warning for many provinces and districts. The cold weather affecting the country has led to school closures in some provinces. Here are the provinces where schools have been closed...
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Due to the effective snowfall and icing, education has been suspended in some provinces and districts.
ORDU
Education has been suspended tomorrow in some districts of Ordu due to adverse weather conditions.
In a statement from the governorship, it was noted that the snowfall continues to affect the inner parts of the city.
The statement recorded that education has been suspended for 1 day in all schools in the districts of Aybastı, Çatalpınar, Çaybaşı, Gölköy, Gürgentepe, Kabadüz, Korgan, Kumru, and Ulubey, while in some schools in Akkuş, Altınordu, Çamaş, Fatsa, İkizce, Mesudiye, Ünye, and Perşembe districts, education has also been suspended for 1 day.
YOZGAT
Education has been suspended tomorrow in the city center of Yozgat and 11 districts.
In a statement from the governorship, it was stated that according to data from the General Directorate of Meteorology, snowfall is expected to continue throughout the province tomorrow, with frost and icing anticipated.
The statement reported that education has been suspended tomorrow in the city center and in the districts of Akdağmadeni, Aydıncık, Boğazlıyan, Çandır, Çayıralan, Çekerek, Kadışehri, Saraykent, Sarıkaya, Sorgun, and Yenifakılı.
It was also noted that pregnant women, individuals with disabilities, dialysis patients, those with chronic illnesses such as heart and kidney failure, cancer patients, and mothers with children in preschool education institutions and rehabilitation centers that have been granted a holiday will also be considered on administrative leave.
SAMSUN
It has been reported that education has been suspended tomorrow in 3 districts of Samsun due to snowfall.
In a written statement from the District National Education Directorate, it was noted that adverse weather conditions continue in the district.
The statement used the expression, "Due to the adverse weather conditions in our district and the resulting icing, education has been suspended for 1 day on Friday, March 21, 2025, for all levels and types."
It was also noted that disabled, pregnant women, and female personnel whose children attend daycare or kindergarten in public institutions will also be considered on leave for 1 day.
A written statement from the Asarcık National Education Directorate indicated that snowfall is occurring in the district and there is a risk of icing.
The statement used the expression, "Education has been suspended for 1 day on Friday, March 21, 2025, in all official, private, formal, and non-formal education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in our district."
It was also reported that education and teaching have been suspended for 1 day in all schools at all levels by the Kavak District Governorate.
It was noted that disabled, pregnant women, and female personnel whose children attend daycare or kindergarten in public institutions in Asarcık and Kavak districts will also be considered on leave for 1 day.
GÜMÜŞHANE
Education has been suspended tomorrow in Gümüşhane due to heavy snowfall.
In a statement from the governorship, it was reported that measures have been taken against possible adverse conditions due to the effective snowfall throughout the city.
The statement noted that icing on the roads and transportation difficulties may occur due to the precipitation, and education has been suspended for 1 day tomorrow in all formal and non-formal education institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education throughout the province.
The statement expressed that disabled and pregnant public employees will also be considered on administrative leave on the same day.
SİNOP
In Sinop, due to the risk of icing, transportation education has been suspended tomorrow in some villages.
In a written statement from the governorship, it was noted that according to meteorological data, cold weather is expected to continue to affect the city for a while.
The statement recorded that as a preventive measure, transportation education has been suspended on Friday, March 21, in the villages of Sazlı, Akbaş, Göller, Türkmen, Tepealtı, Eymir, Ahlatçık, Boyalıca, Tıngır, Oğuzeli, and Kirençukuru, which are connected to the central district.
SİVAS
Education has been suspended tomorrow in the districts of Gürün and Kangal in Sivas due to adverse weather conditions.
In a statement from the Gürün District Governorate, the following was recorded:
"Due to the ongoing snowfall in our district, the blizzard caused by strong winds, and the low temperatures, measures have been taken against possible adverse conditions such as transportation disruptions, icing, and frost. Therefore, transportation education, official and private daycare centers, kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, vocational training centers, non-formal education institutions, adult education centers, special education courses, and special education and rehabilitation centers have been suspended for 1 day on March 21, 2025, by the decision of our governorate."
The statement also included, "On the day when education is suspended in schools, female personnel with children attending daycare and kindergarten (the situation of personnel working in health, security, and units providing 24-hour services will be evaluated by the relevant unit managers as required by the service), disabled individuals, those with severe chronic illnesses, and pregnant public employees will also be considered on administrative leave."
In a statement from the Kangal District Governorate, it was reported that education has been suspended for one day in schools accessed through transportation education as a precaution against possible adverse conditions due to ongoing adverse weather conditions in the district.
It was noted that education will continue in schools without transportation centers.
NİĞDE
Education has been suspended tomorrow in the transportation education schools in the general area of Çamardı district in Niğde due to adverse weather conditions.
In a statement from the Çamardı District Governorate, it was noted that according to data from the General Directorate of Meteorology, rainy weather and icing are expected tomorrow.
The statement included, "In order to prevent possible adverse conditions that may arise due to weather conditions, transportation education, official and private daycare centers, kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, and high schools have been suspended for 1 day on March 21 by the decision of our governorate. On the day when education is suspended in schools, disabled individuals, those with severe chronic illnesses, and pregnant public employees will also be considered on administrative leave."
In a statement from the Kangal District Governorate, it was reported that education has been suspended for one day in schools accessed through transportation education as a precaution against possible adverse conditions due to ongoing adverse weather conditions in the district.
It was noted that education will continue in schools without transportation centers.
KONYA
In the districts of Hadim, Taşkent, Bozkır, and Güneysınır in Konya, education has been suspended for one day due to snowfall, adverse weather conditions, and the risk of icing on the roads.
Due to the snowfall, it was announced that education has been suspended on Friday, March 21, in all primary and secondary schools as well as special education and rehabilitation centers in the districts of Hadim, Taşkent, Bozkır, and Güneysınır.
In statements from the district governorates, it was noted that pregnant, disabled, and personnel with chronic illnesses working in public institutions will also be considered on administrative leave for 1 day.
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KARAMAN
In Karaman's 3 districts, education has been suspended for one day due to snowfall, adverse weather conditions, and the risk of ice on the roads.
In a statement from the governorship, it was reported that due to heavy snowfall and the potential for icing, all official, private, formal, and non-formal educational institutions, as well as rehabilitation centers in the districts of Ermenek, Sarıveliler, and Başyayla, will suspend education and training tomorrow.
The statement also noted that disabled and pregnant employees working in public institutions will also be considered on administrative leave.
KIRŞEHİR
In Kırşehir, due to adverse weather conditions, transportation education has been suspended across the province for tomorrow.
A written statement from the governorship included the expression, "Due to adverse weather conditions and the risk of icing, transportation education has been suspended for one day on Friday, March 21, 2025."
ERZİNCAN
In a post from the governorship's social media account, it was reported that according to meteorological assessments, heavy snowfall that has been ongoing since last night is expected to continue intermittently until noon on Friday, March 21.
The statement noted:
"Due to adverse weather conditions such as ongoing snowfall and low temperatures, considering the potential for icing on the roads and possible disruptions in transportation, education and training will be suspended for one day on Friday, March 21, in all formal and non-formal educational institutions, rehabilitation centers, and Quran courses across Erzincan province."
Additionally, it was stated that women public employees with children attending daycare or kindergarten, women public employees with disabled children, as well as disabled and pregnant public employees, and public employees with chronic illnesses will also be considered on administrative leave.
NEVŞEHİR
After two days of intermittent snowfall across the province, adverse weather conditions became effective.
It was stated that transportation education will not take place on March 21 in the districts of Acıgöl, Avanos, Derinkuyu, Hacıbektaş, and Kozaklı.
In statements from the district governorships, it was noted that due to the risks and dangers that may arise in transportation due to adverse weather conditions, education and training for primary education, secondary education, and special education students who are provided access to schools through transportation education will be suspended for one day on March 21.
AMASYA
In a statement from the governorship, it was noted that due to the expected heavy snowfall and the anticipated icing and blizzard, education will be suspended in all educational institutions across the province on March 21.
The statement also mentioned that pregnant, disabled personnel working in public institutions, and mothers with disabled children, as well as personnel with chronic illnesses, will be considered on administrative leave for one day.
TUNCELİ
In Tunceli's Pülümür district, transportation education has been suspended for one day due to adverse weather conditions.
In a statement from the district governorship, it was noted that snowfall is effective throughout the district.
The statement indicated that precautions have been taken against the risks and dangers that may arise on the roads, stating, "For our students who access schools through transportation education from our villages, education and training will be suspended for one day on Friday, March 21."
The statement also mentioned that on the same day, disabled, pregnant, and public personnel with chronic illnesses will also be considered on administrative leave.
ELAZIĞ
In a statement from the governorship, it was noted that heavy snowfall is expected in the city.
The statement included:
"Due to the expected heavy snowfall and the potential for icing that may occur in transportation on Friday, March 21, in order to prevent our citizens and students from experiencing any grievances, education and training will be suspended for one day in all schools and institutions affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in our city center and districts. Additionally, personnel who are disabled, pregnant, or have chronic illnesses working in public institutions will be considered on administrative leave."
KAHRAMANMARAŞ
Due to the effective snowfall in the city, adverse weather conditions, and possible disruptions in transportation, education has been suspended for one day in the districts of Elbistan, Göksun, Afşin, and Ekinözü.
In statements made on the social media accounts of the district governorships, it was noted that snowfall is effective in the districts.
It was also stated that pregnant and disabled personnel working in public institutions will be considered on administrative leave.
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