Guwahati, September 24, 2024: All schools in Assam Kamrup Metropolitan District will remain closed for four days due to the extreme heat. The decision was taken after reports of students experiencing health issues, including fainting.
- Closure Period: Schools will be shut from September 24 to September 27, 2024.
- Reason: Extreme heat conditions and student health concerns.
- Affected Areas: Assam Kamrup Metropolitan District.
- Temperature: Guwahati recorded a maximum temperature of 37.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 5.9 degrees above average.
The District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO) issued a formal order on a Monday stating that numerous schools had received reports of students suffering from health problems due to the extreme heat. To safeguard the students’ well-being, the decision to close schools was made.
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- The closure aims to protect students from the harmful effects of excessive heat.
- Schools may need to adjust their academic schedules to make up for the lost days.
- The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted cloudy skies and rain or thundershowers in Guwahati over the next few days. This could provide some relief from the heat.
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