Rain forces school closures in the metropolitan area while Barcelona reopens classrooms

Back to school! Yes, but not for everyone. While Barcelona has returned to its school routine today after the storm, the situation remains complicated in other nearby areas: several schools in the province have had to cancel classes due to damage caused by the rain.

The Ministerio de Educación de Cataluña has confirmed that all schools in the city of Barcelona reopened their doors this Monday. However, things are not back to normal in every part of the metropolitan area.

Schools closed in Maresme and Vallès

In areas such as Maresme, Barcelonès, Vallès Oriental and Vallès Occidental, some schools and educational centres have not been able to welcome their students. The reason: the damage caused by the heavy rainfall in recent days, which has affected facilities and access routes.

The decision to suspend classes has been made on a school-by-school basis, depending on the damage found and the safety of the premises. No specific figures have been given for how many centres have been affected, but the impact is mainly outside the capital.

Barcelona returns to normal

In the city, the school day has gone ahead as usual, according to official information. Families have been able to drop their children off at their usual schools, with no changes to timetables or the running of educational services.

The situation contrasts with that of other cultural venues in the city, which have sometimes also had to adapt their activities due to weather conditions, as described in a recent analysis.

What if your school is closed?

Families affected by school closures in the metropolitan area have had to find alternatives for today. The Ministerio de Educación has not specified when the affected schools will be able to reopen, as the priority is to ensure safety before resuming in-person activity.

The weather is a reminder that, although Barcelona usually bounces back quickly, neighbouring municipalities may take longer to return to normal after episodes of heavy rain. Coordination between authorities and communication with families will be key to avoiding further disruptions in the coming days.