Primary schools will be closed on a case-by-case basis due to flooding in their respective communities as the ministry monitors developments associated with the passing of a tropical wave, Education Minister Dr Michael Dowlath said on June 12.

The minister told Newsday assessments were ongoing into closing primary schools in flooded areas, taking into consideration additional rainfall and the low tide which would allow water to run off.

"Principals have already sent in for those areas that are flooded and where there's a need to close the school we'd do early dismissal and we'd close it.