The West Garo Hills district administration in Meghalaya, India, has ordered the closure of all primary, upper primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools in the district from April 19 to 21. The reason for this is the massive surge in temperatures in the region, which has been hovering around 37 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius in the plains.
The Deputy Commissioner of the district, Jagdish Chelani, stated that the decision was taken to ensure the well-being of the students, teachers, and staffers. He added that night schools would remain functional.
The Met department has issued a warning of rising temperatures in the state, particularly in lower altitude areas in Garo Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts. Some areas in West Garo Hills district have already recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.
The weatherman reported that the mercury level in the state capital, Shillong, rose to a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius, which is around six notches above normal during mid-April. This suggests that the temperatures in the region are higher than usual for this time of year.
The South Garo Hills district administration is also reviewing the heat situation to consider shutting down schools if the temperatures rise further. This is a proactive step to ensure that students, teachers, and other staff members are not exposed to excessive heat, which can have adverse effects on their health.
The closure of schools is a necessary step to prevent students and staff from being exposed to high temperatures, which can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and other health problems. The decision taken by the West Garo Hills district administration is commendable as it shows that they are taking proactive measures to ensure the well-being of the community.
(With inputs from PTI)
The Deputy Commissioner of the district, Jagdish Chelani, stated that the decision was taken to ensure the well-being of the students, teachers, and staffers. He added that night schools would remain functional.
The Met department has issued a warning of rising temperatures in the state, particularly in lower altitude areas in Garo Hills and Ri-Bhoi districts. Some areas in West Garo Hills district have already recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.
The weatherman reported that the mercury level in the state capital, Shillong, rose to a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius, which is around six notches above normal during mid-April. This suggests that the temperatures in the region are higher than usual for this time of year.
The South Garo Hills district administration is also reviewing the heat situation to consider shutting down schools if the temperatures rise further. This is a proactive step to ensure that students, teachers, and other staff members are not exposed to excessive heat, which can have adverse effects on their health.
The closure of schools is a necessary step to prevent students and staff from being exposed to high temperatures, which can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and other health problems. The decision taken by the West Garo Hills district administration is commendable as it shows that they are taking proactive measures to ensure the well-being of the community.
(With inputs from PTI)
