The Council of Ministers' General-Secretariat announced that it was decided to adopt remote work Tuesday for all employees in all ministries, government agencies, public bodies, and institutions, given the exceptional weather conditions that the country is expected to witness in the coming hours._______________________________Read also:*Qatar braces for heavy rain, wind Tuesday_______________________________In a statement, the Council of Ministers General-Secretariat said that employees of the military, security, and health sectors are excluded from this decision, as well as employees whose work nature requires them to be present at the workplace.The Council of Ministers General-Secretariat urged citizens and residents to take information from reliable sources and follow security and safety instructions issued by the official sources in the country.The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced that distance learning will be implemented today for both public and private schools, in light of the updates issued by the Meteorology Department forecasting thundery rain.This decision aims to ensure the safety of students while maintaining the continuity of the educational process.In a statement, the ministry clarified that distance learning for public schools will be conducted through the Qatar e-learning system, while private schools will utilise their respective educational platforms. Teachers will deliver remote lessons accordingly.

A number of private schools across Qatar have either declared a holiday or announced online classes Tuesday on account of expected adverse weather conditions.Qatar University announced that learning and work will be remote for all students and staff Tuesday, 'due to the weather conditions and in the light of the procedures followed in this regard'.Birla Public School informed parents that "all in-school classes from LKG to Grade 12 will be suspended due to the extreme harsh weather forecast. Please take care as safety is the prime concern. Please note that there will be no staff in the school, so do not send students to school. The loss of working day will be compensated in the coming days."Ideal Indian School informed parents that teachers will conduct online classes for Grades 4 to 12 after sharing the zoom link in the class groups. "Parents are requested to make necessary arrangements to join the online classes."

In view of the predicted heavy rains and wind Tuesday, various government departments have started taking precautions. Ministries and departments also have made social media posts urging citizens and residents to follow instructions and to stay safe.Work teams continue to monitor rainwater drainage networks and highways around the clock and coordinate with the field teams distributed across various areas in light of current weather condition developments, the Public Works Authority (Ashghal) said.________________________________Read also* Offices, schools in Qatar to function remotely Tuesday________________________________The Ministry of Interior Monday (MoI) urged seagoers to cancel all land and sea activities Tuesday due to the expected heavy rainfall and strong winds.In a social media post, the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) enlisted the following 'heavy rain health precautions'.Do not walk through the torrential rain stream to avoid injuries.Do not drink rainwater for possible bacterial contamination.Beware of walking or driving down flooded roads to avoid drowning.Make sure that stored foods are clean and not contaminated with water.Protect your respiratory tract by covering your face to avoid inhaling the polluted air accompanying the rain winds.Keep your children at home for their safety.Do not leave home unless necessary.Avoid contact with metal objects in open spaces during thunderstorms.In another post the PHCC also explained how to stay safe in windy days:Wear wind and dust- protective clothing, face masks and gogglesFollow a healthy diet to boost immunity.Drink enough water to stay hydrated.Do not walk near trees or street columns to prevent injury.Driving is not advised unless necessary as winds may affect visibilityStay indoors unless necessary