The Ministry of Education in Muscat has declared that all classes in government and private schools will transition to distance learning starting Thursday morning. This decision affects the Wilayats of Al Khabourah and Suwaiq in the North Al Batinah Governorate, as well as Barka and Al Musannah in the South Al Batinah Governorate, due to unforeseen weather conditions. Additionally, online classes will be implemented in these areas in response to anticipated rainfall.