Bihar Schools To Remain Shut From May 30 To This Date- Check Details Here
Patna: Amid the ongoing heatwave, the Bihar government on Wednesday announced the complete closure of all the private and government schools and coaching centers from May 30 until June 8. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar directed the State Chief Secretary Brajesh Mehrotra to shut down the schools to ensure the health of the children going to school in the scorching heat.
Acting upon the instructions, Brijesh Mehotra issued a directive to district magistrates to ensure the closure of all the educational institutes until June 8. Aganwadi centers will also remain closed. The decision came in the wake of several reports of students fainting due to extreme weather. The cases of heat strokes and heat related diseases have increased in the region.
With temperatures soaring above 44 degrees Celsius in various parts of the state, Mehrotra convened a high-level meeting to assess the readiness of departments concerned to address the heatwave crisis.
Students Fainting in Scorching Heat
With temperature hitting the 45 degree Celsius mark the incidents of students fainting were reported from Sheikhpura, Begusarai, East Champaran, and other regions. The number of heath strokes and heat related diseases has also increased because of the scorching heat.
The deteriorating health of the students is a major cause of concern for the government.
Tejashwi Yadav Crticises Government For Inaction
Earlier, RJD leader and former deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav urged the government to take immediate preventive measures to safeguard schoolchildren from the heatwave. He criticised the CM for not intervening and questioned the effectiveness of his directives.
“Preventive steps should be taken immediately to protect school children from the heatwave conditions. The day temperature is touching 48 degrees Celsius, but schools are open.” Tejashwi Yadav said.
He further criticised CM Nitish Kumar for not taking any action to prevent the children from heat, “Why is Chief Minister Nitish Kumar not intervening in the matter? Why has the CM become so weak?” he asked.
The CM’s instructions are not being followed by the bureaucrats in the state. He must look into it. It’s a serious matter concerning the health of school students,” He further added.
IMD Forecasts That Heatwave Will Continue
Meanwhile, the IMD has forecast that heatwave conditions are expected to persist for another three or four days in the state. Officials from the Bihar Disaster Management Department advised people to avoid heat exposure, stay cool, and prevent dehydration.
(Inputs from Agencies)
