Classes suspended at Nicanor Villalaz school; heavy rains damage 3 schools in Los Santos

Classes were suspended at Nicanor Villalaz School in Los Santos on Friday following severe flooding caused by heavy rains the previous afternoon. Water accumulated rapidly, inundating several classrooms, including the computer lab where equipment and the battery system were submerged. Administrative staff and collaborators began cleanup efforts early Friday, while technicians assessed the damage. Educational authorities stated that the school's electrical system appeared unaffected, but specialists will inspect technological equipment to determine if it can be salvaged or requires replacement. Teachers described the swift rise in water levels, prompting the precautionary suspension of academic activities. Classes may resume Monday if weather conditions improve and no further damage occurs. The Ministry of Education also reported damage at the Coronel Segundo de Villarreal Institute and the Coronel Tomás Herrera Labor and Technical Institute. The Coronel Segundo de Villarreal Institute sustained the most significant damage, with water also entering its computer lab. Initial reports suggest the flooding may be linked to a collapsed sewage system, overwhelmed by garbage that obstructed drainage during the intense rainfall. The National Civil Protection System warned that unstable weather conditions could persist, urging residents in flood-prone areas to remain alert and report emergencies.