Odisha Schools To Remain Closed For Next Three Days Amid Heat Wave Condition
Odisha continues to boil under the intense heat conditions. Considering the rising temperature in the state, Odisha government announced the closure of schools from April 18 to 20. The state government’s decision came amid the orange alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) from 15th to 19th April 2024. The state government issued a notification directing schools to remain closed given heat wave conditions in the state over the next few days.
Odisha govt announces closure of schools from April 18 to 20 in view of heat wave conditions in the state. pic.twitter.com/Uw5Sc9R1xR
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 17, 2024
The weather forecast agency said that the maximum temperatures will reach 40 degrees Celsius in the state. While in some pockets the temperature is expected to go beyond 43 degrees Celsius.
Heat Wave conditions very likely in isolated pockets of #Odisha during 15th-19th April, 2024. #WeatherUpdate #Heatwave@moesgoi@airnewsalerts@DDNewslive@ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/BLoBZ8vSMX
— India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) April 15, 2024
Amid the soaring temperature, the special relief commissioner has directed collectors to enforce a ban on outdoor activities for laborers and workers during intense heat periods from 11 am to 3 pm to reduce heat- risks. Those violating the directives will be charged under the Disaster Management Act 2005, the commissioner said. The regional center has advised people to take precautionary measures while going outside during the peak period between mid-day.
Notably, IMD has issued a heatwave alert in a total of four states over the next few days including, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.
