Chandigarh schools to close by noon as IMD issues red alert for heatwave
The IMD has also issued an advisory asking people to avoid outdoor activities from noon to 4 pm.
The IMD has warned that heatwave conditions are expected to intensify as the season progresses. (File Photo) With the meteorological department issuing a red alert (take action) for extremely severe heatwave in Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana for five days starting Sunday, the UT administration has directed all schools to close by noon from Monday onwards.
Issuing an order on Sunday, the government stated, “The prevailing intense heat wave in the region may pose a risk to the health of school-going students, therefore from 20.5.2024 and until further notice, all the schools of UT Chandigarh will close no later than 12 Noon.”
Schools have also been asked to avoid morning assemblies. “The morning assembly or special programmes in schools may be avoided and if essential may be conducted in covered areas or classrooms with reduced timing. Sports/other outdoor activities which expose students directly to the sunlight and strenuous physical activity may be avoided,” the order further stated.
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