- By Sakshi Gupta
- Tue, 11 Jun 2024 08:57 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bihar Government Schools: The state education department in Bihar issued an order on Monday to close all government-run schools until June 15 due to the extreme weather conditions.
The state would see "severe heatwave" weather for the next three to four days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which also announced a red alert for the state's northern and southern districts through June 14.
In a statement, IMD's Patna centre said, "Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions is very likely in southern and northern parts of the state till June 14. People have been advised to remain indoors as prolonged exposure to the sun could lead to heat-related illnesses".
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On Monday, the temperature reached over 44 degrees Celsius in nine areas. The highest temperature of 45.9 degrees Celsius was recorded in Buxar and Bhojpur.
Several other places recorded temperatures higher than 44 degrees Celsius: Buxar Arwal (45.7 degrees), Dehri (45.6 degrees), Gaya (45.1 degrees), Aurangabad and Bikramganj (45.5 degrees apiece), and Nawada (44.9 degrees).
"Given the intense heatwave conditions prevailing in the state and the further warning issued by the IMD, the department has ordered the closure of all government-run schools in the state from June 11 to June 15". Since schools will remain closed, holidays will be declared for teachers as well until June 15," the order of the education department said.
