# Senegal postpones school reopening after deadly floods

https://mins.news/en/item/94145

- CGTN, 2026-10-07 12:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-07/Senegal-postpones-school-reopening-after-deadly-floods-1R31lmfgsSc/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Senegal has delayed the nationwide start of the school year after torrential rain and flooding killed several people and submerged neighborhoods in Dakar and other regions. Classes, scheduled to resume Wednesday, will begin next Monday to protect children and allow affected schools to be restored.

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