Schools in West Bengal to remain closed till next week (Representational image)
West Bengal CM said, in the last few days children are complaining of headache as well as other health problems after coming back from school. He also urged private educational institutions to follow the same
All schools, colleges and universities in West Bengal to remain closed from Monday, 17th April to Saturday, 22nd April due to extreme heat, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Where is it? Banerjee said, in the past few days, children have been complaining of headache as well as other health problems after coming back from school. He also urged private educational institutions to follow the same.
“In view of the prevailing heat wave conditions, the competent authority in the State Government has decided that all Autonomous / State / Central Government Aided / Private Universities / Affiliated Colleges in the State of West Bengal, except in the hilly areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, shall remain will remain closed for a week from 17th April 2023 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Vice Chancellors of Universities are requested to take necessary action accordingly,” reads the official notice.
Earlier, the bengal government has preponed the summer vacation The summer vacation in schools run and aided by the West Bengal government will begin from May 2 instead of the earlier schedule of May 24, a senior official said in schools due to the scorching heat.
“Due to the intense heat, it has been decided to reschedule the summer vacations. Now it will start from May 2. This decision has been taken on the request of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Day temperatures are being recorded above 40 degree Celsius at most places in the state. The MeT department has predicted that heatwave conditions will continue till April 19.
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Delhi Government Earlier guidelines were issued to the schools In view of the prediction of heatwave in the national capital. “During the summer season in Delhi, the day temperature exceeds 40 degree Celsius, it is harmful to the health of children and adolescents studying in schools. The circular states that the rise in temperature in the NCR has led to an increase in cases of heat-related illness.
– with PTI inputs
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