The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) in Puebla has announced the suspension of in-person classes on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, in 62 municipalities across the Sierra Norte and Sierra Nororiental regions. This preventive measure responds to forecasts of intense rainfall, hail, and possible electrical storms expected during these days.

This decision aims to protect 407,020 students at all educational levels and ensure safe conditions for the school community amid the adverse weather. The alert comes from the General Coordination of Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management, which warned about the challenging climate conditions in various mountainous areas of the state.

The suspension will be implemented in two phases:
– On June 8, classes will be suspended in both Sierra Norte and Sierra Nororiental, affecting 5,836 schools.
– On June 9, the suspension will continue only in Sierra Norte, where the risk remains higher.

Among the municipalities affected are Huauchinango, Xicotepec, Zacatlán, Chignahuapan, Tetela de Ocampo, Cuetzalan del Progreso, Teziutlán, Tlatlauquitepec, Zacapoaxtla, and Hueytamalco, among others.

Despite the suspension of face-to-face activities, academic continuity will be maintained remotely. The 22,245 teachers in these regions will continue guiding students through textbooks, workbooks, and tailored assignments according to each educational level. This strategy ensures that learning progresses safely across basic, upper secondary, and higher education without risking the well-being of students and staff.

Authorities urge parents and guardians to stay informed through official channels and follow recommendations from Puebla’s Civil Protection.

This approach highlights the importance of prioritizing safety while adapting education to challenging circumstances—an example of how public institutions can respond proactively to protect communities. It also underscores the ongoing need for resilient infrastructure and accessible transportation options, such as cable cars or teleféricos, which could provide safer mobility in Puebla’s mountainous regions during extreme weather events.