Agartala, April 17: The Tripura government has announced the closure of all government-run and grant-in-aid schools from April 18 to April 23 due to the ongoing heatwave in the state.
Chief Minister Manik Saha made the announcement, citing concerns over the health of school children during the high temperatures, which have reached 36 degrees Celsius. Private educational institutions have also been urged to keep their institutions closed during this period.
Taking to Twitter, CM Saha said, “The heat wave across the state may cause a bad impact on the health of the students. In this view, the state government has decided to keep all the government-run and grant-in-aid- schools closed with effect from April 18, 2023, to April 23, 2023.”
“Besides, the private-run schools have been requested to keep their institutions closed during that period,” he added.
The heat wave across the state may cause bad impact on health of the students. In this view, the state government has decided to keep all the government-run and grant-in-aid schools closed with effect from April 18, 2023 to April 23, 2023.
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) April 17, 2023
Heatwaves can have severe health impacts, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke, particularly in vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and those with pre-existing medical conditions. The closure of schools during such extreme weather conditions is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
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The decision of the Tripura government to close schools during the heatwave has been welcomed by parents and educators alike. It is hoped that other states in India will follow suit and take similar measures to protect the health of students during extreme weather conditions.
It is important to note that climate change is expected to increase the frequency and severity of heat waves in the coming years, highlighting the urgent need for governments to take action to mitigate its impacts.
This includes implementing measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, investing in adaptation measures such as improving access to clean drinking water and providing cool shelter during heatwaves, and raising public awareness about the health risks associated with extreme weather conditions.
