Large parts of north India, including Haryana and Delhi, are facing extreme heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels. Najafgarh in Delhi recorded the highest temperature in the country on Monday at 47.4 degrees Celsius.
The intense heat, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius, has affected many areas in Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh. The scorching weather has disrupted daily life, with many people staying indoors during the afternoon to avoid the heat.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), “Today (Monday), heatwave to severe heatwave conditions were observed in many places over Haryana and Delhi. Heatwave conditions were observed in some pockets over Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and isolated pockets of Punjab, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.”
Temperatures in several parts of Delhi have again surpassed 47 degrees Celsius, prompting the weather office to issue a red alert for the next five days, warning of continued severe heatwave conditions.
In response to the extreme heat, several state governments, including Delhi and Punjab, have taken precautionary measures. Schools have been instructed to declare holidays for a few days, with the option of online classes to ensure education continues.
The Delhi government, through a circular from the Directorate of Education, directed schools that had not yet closed for summer vacations to do so immediately. All schools in Delhi are to observe summer vacation from May 11 to June 30 for the current academic year.
Similarly, the Punjab government announced summer holidays in all government, aided, and private schools from May 21 to June 30 due to the severe heatwave conditions.
These measures aim to protect students and staff from the extreme temperatures while ensuring that education can continue safely through online classes.
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