Djibouti Schools Shut Down as Heavy Rains Hit

By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter

Djibouti, 22 December 2025 Heavy rainfall across Djibouti, particularly in the capital, has forced the temporary closure of schools amid growing concerns over flooding risks in crowded areas.

Djibouti’s Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training said in a statement that schools will remain closed until Tuesday (23 December) and are expected to reopen on Wednesday (24 December) depending on ongoing assessments of rainfall levels and weather conditions.

The decision followed heavy overnight rains on Sunday (21 December), which caused water to accumulate on roads, disrupted traffic movement, and affected public services. Several districts in the capital and other areas were reported to have experienced localized flooding.

The National Office of Water and Sanitation of Djibouti (ONEAD), which has been operating in areas where water accumulated, responded swiftly to urgent public needs by working to unblock drainage systems and remove standing water from major roads in the capital.

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Officials from ONEAD said the flood-mitigation operation is ongoing, with staff placed on full alert to ensure traffic flow is restored and to reduce risks linked to further rainfall expected in the coming days.

A report released by Djibouti’s meteorological agency on the recent rains said rainfall was recorded across all cities in the country, with the heaviest precipitation in the Dikhil region, estimated at around 100 millimeters, while no rainfall was recorded in the city of Ali Sabieh.

Weather forecasts indicate that more rain is possible in the coming days, prompting government authorities to urge the public to exercise additional caution, particularly when using roads and in areas prone to water accumulation or drainage channels.

The rains come after a delayed autumn rainy season in the region, making the current downpours heavier than expected and causing widespread impact across Djibouti’s cities and several regions.

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