Heatwave Forces School Closures Across Bihar Until June 15

The Bihar education department has ordered the closure of all government-run schools until June 15 due to severe heatwave conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for northern and southern regions until June 14, with temperatures surpassing 44 degrees Celsius in multiple locations.


PTI | Patna | Updated: 10-06-2024 22:11 IST | Created: 10-06-2024 22:11 IST
Heatwave Forces School Closures Across Bihar Until June 15
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Amidst severe heatwave conditions, the Bihar education department has taken decisive action by ordering the closure of all government-run schools until June 15.

The directive, issued on Monday, comes as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted continuing 'severe heatwave' conditions for the next few days, prompting a red alert across northern and southern Bihar until June 14.

The heatwave has already driven temperatures above 44 degrees Celsius at multiple locations, with Buxar and Bhojpur recording a scorching 45.9 degrees Celsius. Authorities advise residents to stay indoors to avoid heat-related illnesses.

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