(MENAFN- The Peninsula) The Peninsula Online
Doha: As heavy rains have hit many parts of Doha, some roads have seen waterlogging and motorists were urged by authorities to be caustious and venture out only if necessary.
Qatar Foundation have urged its students and staff to stay indoors and avoid travel by road and said 'weather conditions have flooded many areas in Doha, including Education City and Qatar Foundation is currently dealing with this situation.
'Due to the heavy rain affecting large parts of the country today, we have acted immediately to ensure the safety and security of all members of the QF community, which is our top priority.
'QF personnel are currently assessing what, if any, impact the adverse weather conditions have had on our facilities and operations. In the meantime, we advise all members of the QF community not to travel by road at this time.
We will provide a further update in due course, a statement published on their twitter handle said.
Meanwhile, Texas A & M University at Qatar has put out a statement that they are cancelling classes for tomorrow due to heavy rain.
In a statement by, César O. Malavé, Dean Professor of Chemical Engineering Texas A & M University at Qatar, the college said that 'We are currently working to manage flooding in the Texas A & M University at Qatar building.
In an abundance of caution, we are closing the campus and canceling classes for tomorrow, 21 October, and intend to reopen the campus and resume classes on Monday, 22 October.
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