Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Persistent Rain Arrangements for Schools

In the event of tropical cyclones and/or heavy persistent rain, the Education Bureau (EDB) will announce the schooling arrangements based on the latest weather information provided by the Hong Kong Observatory through mass media, government press releases, EDB Website, EDB Hotline (Telephone: 2891 0088) and mobile application “iAM Smart” (please opt-in for “EDB Information” via app settings in advance).

Apart from the EDB’s announcements, as stipulated in the relevant EDB Circulars, there may be school-based arrangements, and parents can exercise their discretion based on actual conditions.  Please refer the General Information below for brief reference:



When tropical cyclones and/or rainstorms affect Hong Kong, the following general schooling arrangements will apply:



EDB Circulars

• Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Persistent Rain Arrangements for Kindergartens and Day Schools^Note
• Tropical Cyclones and Heavy Persistent Rain Arrangements for Evening Schools^Note

Note: The Circulars are also applicable to private schools offering non-formal curriculum (generally referred as “tutorial centres”) registered under the Education Ordinance (Cap. 279).  Please note that private schools offering non-formal curriculum are categorised as AM, PM and/or evening school, the schools shall make relevant arrangements according to EDB Circulars and announcements.
 
Schools Related

• Schools are required to draw up a contingency plan in advance to address all likely situations that may arise during inclement weather, and review the plan from time to time to ensure that it remains comprehensive.  The contingency measures should be practical and feasible, and all relevant parties (including staff, parents, students, and school bus service providers) should be clearly informed of the situation.  For details, please refer to the relevant EDB circular(s).
• Briefing Session on "Weather Information for Schools" (21 May 2026)
  - Powerpoint (Chinese version only)

For Schools – Rainstorm Poster	For School Bus Service Providers / Drivers – Labels (Chinese version only)

Parents and Students Related

• Parents can exercise their discretion in deciding whether or not send their children to school if the local weather, roads, slopes or traffic conditions are adverse.  Schools will flexibly handle the affected students who arrive late or are absent from school at parents’ discretion on the day, and such students will not be penalised.
• e-Bulletin for Parents (Information for Parents)
  - EDB Reminds Parents and Students to Stay Tuned to Weather and Traffic Updates on the First School Day (31 August 2026)
  - Stay Tuned to Weather and Traffic Updates on the First School Day (26 August 2026)
  - Students and parents should pay attention to the change in weather (24 July 2026)
  - Should parents let their children go to school under inclement weather conditions? (22 April 2026)
• For Parents and Students – Leaflets and Bookmarks

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