Gia Lai province gives emergency leave to students
Gia Lai has allowed all students to stay home from school from today, November 19, to ensure safety against heavy rain, floods and the increasing risk of landslides.
The Gia Lai Department of Education and Training has issued an urgent document, requesting all educational institutions in the province to let students stay home from school from the morning of November 19, 2025. The decision was made after the Ministry of Education and Training and the Provincial People's Committee issued a telegram requesting proactive response to heavy rains, floods and landslides in the Central region. The time to return to school will be announced later, depending on weather developments.
The weather in Gia Lai is getting worse, with the risk of flash floods and landslides increasing in many areas. The temporary suspension of schooling is to ensure the safety of students and to minimize the risks of having to travel in high water, slippery roads or isolated areas.
The Department of Education and Training has asked schools to coordinate with local authorities to be ready to use their facilities as evacuation sites if needed. Many low-lying areas could be severely affected, so preparing safe locations is a top priority.
Education units are required to closely monitor flood forecasts, continuously update warning information and send it to parents. The Department recommends that parents absolutely do not let students move through deep water, strong currents or large flooded areas to avoid danger during the school break.
An Khe Pass is blocked, traffic is paralyzed due to landslides
From around 9:15 a.m. on November 19, authorities completely blocked An Khe Pass on National Highway 19 due to landslides. Previously, the Central Highlands Connectivity Enhancement Project Management Board proposed stopping traffic to protect people's lives.
Continuous heavy rains caused water to pour down from the slopes onto the road, creating a very dangerous current. Gia Lai Traffic Police Department arranged forces to be on duty day and night at both ends of the pass to guide and warn people.
Heavy rains have cut off many important traffic routes. On Highway 25, the Km110 section in Uar commune was flooded nearly 1 meter deep along a length of about 150 meters, making it impossible for vehicles to move.
On Provincial Road 667, the Km8+850 area suffered a serious landslide with an eroded road surface of about 10 square meters. The Road Maintenance Department has requested the construction unit to urgently reinforce and handle the area to limit damage.
Ia Pa commune has 341 households in Mo Nang 2 village that were completely isolated when the overflow leading into the village was flooded 2 meters deep. The government set up warning posts at both ends, absolutely prohibiting people from approaching the dangerous area.
In Chu Krey commune, floodwaters rose above alert level 3, causing four culverts connecting villages to be deeply inundated and flowing rapidly. Local forces used warning ropes and continuously manned checkpoints to prevent people from passing through.
In Ayun Pa ward, floodwaters rose rapidly, causing Tran Hung Dao Street, a section of National Highway 25, to be submerged 50-80 cm deep. Vehicles were completely unable to pass through. This was one of the deepest flooded areas during the heavy rain, greatly affecting the movement and daily activities of the people.