# Heavy rain disrupts roads and suspends classes in Tripoli

> Tripoli University suspended campus classes, while traffic officials closed the eastbound Second Ring Road because of water accumulation.

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- Published: 2026-10-13T11:57:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-13T11:57:09+00:00
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Heavy rain that began in the morning caused water to collect on some main roads and disrupted traffic in Tripoli and nearby areas, the Libyan News Agency reported on 13 October. Tripoli University said it had suspended classes on campus for Tuesday because of adverse weather.

The traffic office of the Tripoli Security Directorate closed the eastbound Second Ring Road from University Bridge, citing road water accumulation and safety. It directed drivers to turn right toward the university and Fernaj Island exits and follow instructions from traffic officers on site. Officials did not report rainfall totals or when the closure would end.

## Data

### Transport and education measures during Tripoli rainfall

Two official measures linked to heavy rain in Tripoli, reported by the Libyan News Agency on 13 October.

Methodology: The table records only official measures and locations stated by the source; it adds no rainfall totals, closure duration or other effects because none were reported.

| Measure | Location | Reported reason |
|---|---|---|
| In-person classes suspended for Tuesday | Tripoli University campus | Heavy rain and adverse weather |
| Eastbound traffic closed; drivers directed toward the university and Fernaj Island exits | Second Ring Road, from University Bridge | Heavy rain and water accumulation on the road |

Sources: <https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=367479&lang=ar>, <https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=367466&lang=ar>, <https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=367465&lang=ar> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/tripoli-heavy-rain-road-closure-and-university-suspension/data/tripoli-rain-disruptions?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/tripoli-heavy-rain-road-closure-and-university-suspension/data/tripoli-rain-disruptions?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Libyan News Agency, reporting official Tripoli traffic and university announcements](<https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=367479&lang=ar>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-13)
- [Libyan News Agency, traffic office report](<https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=367466&lang=ar>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-13)
- [Libyan News Agency, Tripoli University announcement](<https://lana.gov.ly/post.php?id=367465&lang=ar>) (Source checked: 2026-10-13; Published: 2026-10-13)

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