Heatwave in Bihar: Primary Schools Closed for Three Days in Muzaffarpur From April 20-22 in Wake of Rising Temperature

Patna, April 19: Amid the strong heat wave, the district administration in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur decided to close the primary schools for three days, officials said on Wednesday.

The meteorological department has predicted strong heat wave and high temperature in Muzaffarpur district from April 20 to 22. The maximum temperatures of various districts of Bihar, including Patna, remains above 43 degree Celsius. Heatwave in Odisha: IMD Issues Yellow Warning for These 11 Districts In Wake of Rising Temperature.

Hence, the district administration of Muzaffarpur has decided to close the schools till class 5 to save pupils from the heat. The district administration of Patna changed the timing of schools on Tuesday, mandating that they will only run till 10.45 a.m. from Wednesday. Heatwave in Jharkhand: State Govt Changes School Timings in Wake of Rising Temperature, Check Details Here.

Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took a high level meeting off the officials to analyse heat waves and drought situations in several districts.

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