Close schools for summer vacation immediately, says Delhi govt amid heatwave
7 months ago

Close schools for summer vacation immediately, says Delhi govt amid heatwave

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Monday directed private and government-aided schools that have not closed for summer vacations despite the heatwave to do so with immediate effect, PTI reported. aided and unaided recognised private schools of Delhi are advised to close the schools for summer vacation with immediate effect," the government said, according to PTI. A severe heatwave has gripped Delhi and neighbouring NCR in the last few days, with Najafgarh in southwest Delhi reaching a sweltering 47.8 degrees Celsius -- the highest in the country so far this season. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has predicted heat wave conditions in many parts of Delhi and severe heatwave conditions in other areas, issuing a red alert for the next five days.

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Will school timings in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad change due to intense cold wave? Here's what parents say
1 week, 6 days ago

Will school timings in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad change due to intense cold wave? Here's what parents say

India TV News  

The Delhi-NCR on Wednesday recorded the lowest minimum temperature of this winter season so far with the mercury dropping sharply to 4.9 degrees Celsius compared to 8 degrees Celsius the previous day. As the intense cold wave is gripping Delhi-NCR, India TV reached out to a few parents to know their opinion about revising school timings for children. Shiwangi, another …

Call to extend summer vacations in Kashmir amid hot weather
5 months ago

Call to extend summer vacations in Kashmir amid hot weather

Hindustan Times  

As the 10-day summer vacations for schools in Kashmir are ending on Wednesday, there have been public calls for the extension of the vacation owing to hot and humid weather. The calls have become shriller after the higher education department announced 10-day summer vacations for from July 15 while ironically the students of school education department have been asked to …

110 heatwave deaths in India, monsoon onset over east in 3-4 days
6 months ago

110 heatwave deaths in India, monsoon onset over east in 3-4 days

India Today  

The intense heatwave across most parts of the country has led to 110 deaths since March even though light to moderate rainfall in Delhi and Kolkata brought much needed respite on Thursday. LIGHT RAIN IN DELHI, SPIKE IN CREMATIONS RAISE CONCERN The national capital recorded 17 deaths due to suspected heat-related illnesses in the last 24 hours, even as isolated …

Delhi heatwave: The capital records warmest night in 55 years amid unrelenting heatwave
6 months ago

Delhi heatwave: The capital records warmest night in 55 years amid unrelenting heatwave

The Hindu  

The Capital recorded its highest-ever minimum temperature in June on Wednesday at 35.2 degrees Celsius — an eight-degree shift above the season’s normal, and the highest minimum recorded in June in the last 55 years, according to officials of the Indian Meteorological Department, who cited data available from 1969 to 2024. Delhi Weather: After days of heatwave, Delhi witnesses light …

Delhi’s hottest night in 55 years in a summer without respite
6 months ago

Delhi’s hottest night in 55 years in a summer without respite

Hindustan Times  

Tuesday night was Delhi’s hottest in at least 55 years, with a temperature of 35.2°C, data from the India Meteorological Department showed, as a scorching, unprecedented summer tightened its debilitating grip on the national capital, squeezing its water supply and sending hundreds of people to hospital with heat-induced illness. Delhi's power demand at all-time high amid severe heatwave; touches 8,656 …

Heatwave in Bihar: Patna extends school closure for students up to Class 8 till June 22
6 months ago

Heatwave in Bihar: Patna extends school closure for students up to Class 8 till June 22

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing heatwave in several parts of North India, all schools up to Class 8 in Bihar's capital Patna will remain closed until June 22. Bihar reels under severe heatwave While Aurangabad logged the highest temperature at 46.9 degrees Celsius, Buxar closely followed at 46.6 degrees Celsius, Dehri and Arwal at 46.4 degrees Celsius each, Bhojpur at 46.2 degrees …

Delhi weather today: IMD issues heatwave ‘red' alert. Capital sizzles at…
6 months ago

Delhi weather today: IMD issues heatwave ‘red' alert. Capital sizzles at…

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department issued a ‘red’ alert for Delhi on Tuesday, June 18, due to a severe heatwave sweeping the national capital, with maximum temperatures expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius. On Monday, the maximum temperature touched 45.2 degrees Celsius, even as the weather office predicted some relief from the scorching heat from June 19. On Monday, heatwave to …

Chhattisgarh schools reopen: Summer vacation extended till June 25 due to severe heat
6 months, 1 week ago

Chhattisgarh schools reopen: Summer vacation extended till June 25 due to severe heat

The Hindu  

The Chhattisgarh government has extended the summer vacation for students of all schools in the State till June 25 in view of the scorching heat, an official said on Monday. Keeping in view the adverse effect on the health of students due to the severe heat conditions currently prevailing in the State, the State government has extended the summer vacation …

Schools in Jharkhand to remain closed till June 15 due to extreme heat and heat wave conditions
6 months, 1 week ago

Schools in Jharkhand to remain closed till June 15 due to extreme heat and heat wave conditions

India TV News  

In view of severe heat weather conditions, the government of Jharkhand has decided to close all schools in the state till June 15. The classes for KG to Class VIII were scheduled to be conducted from 7 am to 11:30 am, while classes from Class IX onwards were scheduled to be conducted from 7 am to 12 pm till June …

Delhi Heatwave Kills 40-year-old Factory Worker, Body Temperature Rose Above 107°F
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Heatwave Kills 40-year-old Factory Worker, Body Temperature Rose Above 107°F

News 18  

A 40-year-old man in Delhi died after he suffered a heatstroke amid the continued extreme heatwaves in the national capital. This is the first such heat-related death in Delhi and comes a day after the national capital recorded the highest maximum temperature of 52.3 degree Celsius, a reading the IMD said could be an “error.” According to reports, the deceased …

Delhi continues to sizzle under intense heatwave, minimum temperature nears 30 degrees Celsius
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi continues to sizzle under intense heatwave, minimum temperature nears 30 degrees Celsius

India TV News  

Delhi weather: Delhi continues to endure extreme heat, with the national capital recording a minimum temperature of 29.4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, which is 2.8 degrees above the seasonal average. According to the India Meteorological Department weather forecast, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist across most parts of Delhi. On Tuesday, the national capital saw blistering heat …

Haryana government declares summer vacation in all schools, check schedule
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana government declares summer vacation in all schools, check schedule

India TV News  

The Haryana government has announced summer vacation in all schools including government, government-aided and private schools in the state. It should be noted that earlier Haryana Summer Vacation 2024 dates were from June 1 to 30, which is now preponed to May 28 to June 30. The official notice reads, 'With reference to the above subject, in continuation of the …

Delhi's blazing heatwave: As temperature soars, so does the impatience of citizens
7 months ago

Delhi's blazing heatwave: As temperature soars, so does the impatience of citizens

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is currently witnessing the wrath of summer, with temperatures touching 48 degrees Celsius. Delhi has been seeing a steady rise in temperature in recent days, culminating in the highest temperature recorded this summer on Sunday when the temperature reached 44.4 degrees Celsius. Here's how people reacted to Delhi's soaring temperature: According to private weather forecaster Skymet Weather, Saturday's high …

Amid intense heat, most schools postpone summer camps till further notice
7 months ago

Amid intense heat, most schools postpone summer camps till further notice

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A day after the Delhi government issued an advisory to all city private schools to shut down immediately for summer holidays owing to the ongoing severe heatwave conditions, most of them suspended summer camps, and other scheduled programmes for summer until further notice. Though some schools held outdoor sports activities as part of summer camp on Tuesday, many …

Mercury Breaches 47°C In Delhi: Heatwave Red Alert Days Ahead of LS Polling, Schools Shut Till June-end
7 months ago

Mercury Breaches 47°C In Delhi: Heatwave Red Alert Days Ahead of LS Polling, Schools Shut Till June-end

News 18  

The India Meteorological Department on Monday issued a red alert for the next five days, till May 23, in Delhi and its adjoining states, as the temperature soared over 47 degrees Celsius in many parts of the National Capital Region the other day. Delhi Heatwave: Temperature Breaches 47°C Najafgarh recorded a high of 47.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, a day …

Weather updates: 47.4 degrees in Delhi, IMD's heatwave alerts for these states, Kerala to receive heavy rain
7 months ago

Weather updates: 47.4 degrees in Delhi, IMD's heatwave alerts for these states, Kerala to receive heavy rain

Hindustan Times  

Amid soaring temperatures in North India, the national capital's maximum temperature reached 47.4 degrees Celsius, the highest in the country, on Monday. Additionally, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal are very likely to experience isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the weather agency said, issuing an “orange alert.” Heatwave updates from across India Delhi: Power demand peaks A heatwave …

Declare vacations immediately, government tells schools
7 months ago

Declare vacations immediately, government tells schools

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi education department on Monday directed private and government-aided schools that have not closed for summer vacations during the severe heat wave to do so with immediate effect. The education department in its advisory said, “It has been observed that some of the government aided and unaided private schools are still open amid heat wave. Therefore, all …

Delhi's Najafgarh records 47.4 degrees, severe heatwave in north India for 3 days
7 months ago

Delhi's Najafgarh records 47.4 degrees, severe heatwave in north India for 3 days

India Today  

As temperatures in several parts of Delhi breached the 47 degrees Celsius mark on Monday, the weather department has said heatwave to severe heatwave conditions very likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, west Rajasthan, a few pockets of east Rajasthan, west Uttar Pradesh and isolated pockets of west Madhya Pradesh until Friday. Heatwave conditions were also likely in parts of …

Delhi orders closure of all schools with immediate effect amid heatwave
7 months ago

Delhi orders closure of all schools with immediate effect amid heatwave

India Today  

The Delhi government on Monday directed all private schools in the city to announce summer vacation till June 30 with immediate effect. However, it has been observed that some of the government-aided and unaided recognised private schools are still open during ongoing severe heat waves," a circular by the Delhi government read. "All these schools are advised to close schools …

Schools closed in multiple states due to intense heatwave: Check list
7 months ago

Schools closed in multiple states due to intense heatwave: Check list

India Today  

With a severe heatwave sweeping across various parts of India, several states have announced summer vacations for all government and private schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff. HARYANA The Haryana Directorate of School Education has declared summer vacations in all government and private schools from June 1 to June 30, 2024. The Delhi government also …

Punjab schools announce summer vacation amid rising heatwave
7 months ago

Punjab schools announce summer vacation amid rising heatwave

India Today  

In view of the rising temperatures and extreme heat waves hitting the region, the Punjab government has announced that all schools in the state will remain closed for summer vacation from May 21 to June 30, 2024. This decision to prepone the Punjab school summer vacations aims to ensure the health and well-being of students during the peak of the …

Delhi records hottest day of season, hotter days ahead
7 months ago

Delhi records hottest day of season, hotter days ahead

The Hindu  

The Indian Metrological Department on Sunday issued a ‘red alert’ for the Capital due to severe heat wave conditions. Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 44.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday, which is four degrees above normal for the season. Though the station at Safdarjung, whose reading is considered the official marking for Delhi, recorded a high of 44.4 degrees Celsius …

Schools in Ghaziabad to remain closed amid severe heatwave conditions
7 months ago

Schools in Ghaziabad to remain closed amid severe heatwave conditions

India TV News  

In response to the scorching temperatures sweeping across the Delhi NCR region, Ghaziabad District Magistrate Inder Vikram Singh has mandated the closure of all schools up to class 8 from May 20th to May 25th, 2024. Meanwhile, as temperatures soar, Delhi experienced its hottest day this season, reaching 44.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. With temperatures rising steadily, Saturday saw a …

Parts of northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on high alert
7 months ago

Parts of northern India scorched by extreme heat with New Delhi on high alert

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures on Saturday, with the capital New Delhi under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures strike parts of the country. India’s weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days, and has put several states on high alert. The extreme temperatures in …

Delhi records season's hottest day with temperatures soaring to 43.7°C, IMD issues red alert
7 months ago

Delhi records season's hottest day with temperatures soaring to 43.7°C, IMD issues red alert

India TV News  

The national capital on Saturday recorded its hottest day of the season, with temperatures soaring to 43.7 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department reported. Delhi's base weather station at Safdarjung recorded a high of 43.7 degrees Celsius, which was over three notches above the season's normal and marked the highest temperature this season. According to the IMD, a heatwave is …

No relief from intense heat in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha as mercury soars
7 months, 2 weeks ago

No relief from intense heat in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha as mercury soars

India Today  

Parts of the country are reeling under intense heat with the temperature rising to 43 to 46 degrees Celsius in many places, prompting the government to issue health warnings. "Maximum temperatures settled in the range of 43-46 degrees Celsius in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and 40-43 degrees in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Marathwada and …

Delhi education department issues heatwave guidelines for schools. Details here
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi education department issues heatwave guidelines for schools. Details here

India Today  

Amid rising temperatures, the Delhi government’s Directorate of Education has taken proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff in schools. Posters on heat wave prevention: Schools are mandated to prominently display posters educating students on preventative measures against heat-related illnesses. Limitation of outdoor activities: When a heat wave is declared, schools must refrain from organising …

Weather updates: Heatwave in Delhi soon? What IMD predicted for capital
8 months ago

Weather updates: Heatwave in Delhi soon? What IMD predicted for capital

Hindustan Times  

The India Meteorological Department has said although Delhi isn't expected to experience a heatwave, temperatures in the capital are expected to reach around 40 degrees Celsius soon. "There are no heatwave conditions expected in the upcoming days, but Delhi's temperature will reach 40 degrees Celsius in the next three to four days," Kuldeep Srivastava, scientist and head of the Regional …

Weather updates: Light rain likely in Delhi; heatwave alert in these states
8 months ago

Weather updates: Light rain likely in Delhi; heatwave alert in these states

Hindustan Times  

In its latest statement on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department said that the temperature in Delhi is expected to remain around 38 degrees Celcius in the coming 2-3 days. Delhi witnesses possibility of light rain Senior scientist of IMD Delhi, Naresh Kumar said, “In Delhi, our estimate is that the temperature is expected to remain around 38 degrees Celcius in …

Odisha heatwave: Government declares summer vacations in all schools from April 25
8 months ago

Odisha heatwave: Government declares summer vacations in all schools from April 25

India TV News  

Odisha heatwave: Odisha government has declared summer vacations in all schools in the state from April 25, in view of prevailing heatwave conditions in the state. Till 2.30 pm on Sunday, the highest temperature recorded in the state's Jharsuguda and Keonjhar towns was 43.6 deg C. Six other places have recorded a maximum temperature above 40 deg C. They were …

Schools in Odisha to remain closed for three days due to heat wave conditions
8 months, 1 week ago

Schools in Odisha to remain closed for three days due to heat wave conditions

India TV News  

Odisha Government has announced the closure of schools for three days in view of heat wave conditions in the state. As per news agency PTI, Odisha government has announced the closure for two days from April 18 to 20 due to heat wave conditions in the state. All schools in the state will remain closed According to the order, the …

Delhi schools to resume normal timings from tomorrow
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi schools to resume normal timings from tomorrow

Live Mint  

Given improved weather conditions, all schools in the national capital will open at their normal time from Tuesday, February 6, the Directorate of Education of the Delhi government said on Monday. Aided and Recognised Private Schools of Delhi shall resume their full normal timings wef. “The HoSs must inform all students, parents and staff well in time through mass SMS …

Delhi schools to commence classes from 9 am onwards due to cold weather
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi schools to commence classes from 9 am onwards due to cold weather

Hindustan Times  

Delhi schools will commence classes from 9 am onwards due to cold weather conditions, according to a circular from the Delhi government's Directorate of Education on Sunday. Delhi schools to start classes from 9 am due to cold weather conditions The DoE has further directed schools not to hold classes beyond 5 pm. The national capital continued to reel under …

Delhi schools to reopen tomorrow, no classes before 9am amid severe fog situation
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi schools to reopen tomorrow, no classes before 9am amid severe fog situation

Hindustan Times  

Delhi schools will open for physical classes from January 15, Monday as the extended winter break ends but as a precautionary measure for the prevailing foggy situation no school including double shift schools will start before 9am and no school will have classes beyond 5pm, an order issued on Sunday said. On January 7, Delhi education minister Atishi announced that …

Schools in Chandigarh to remain shut upto Class 8 due to cold wave | Check order for higher sections
11 months, 1 week ago

Schools in Chandigarh to remain shut upto Class 8 due to cold wave | Check order for higher sections

India TV News  

Education news: The classes in all government and private schools in Chandigarh will remain suspended in the physical mode up to standard 8 till January 20, Director School Education said, as the cold wave conditions continue to prevail in North India. “In view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and to avoid the exposure of children to this extreme cold …

Delhi cold wave: All schools to reopen today, govt issues order with special instructions | DETAILS
11 months, 1 week ago

Delhi cold wave: All schools to reopen today, govt issues order with special instructions | DETAILS

India TV News  

Delhi schools: All schools, government and private, in the national capital will reopen from Monday in the physical mode, Delhi government's Directorate of Education order said on Sunday. The order comes even as the city continues to shiver with cold wave conditions, with temperature dipping as low as 3 degrees Celscius this morning. On January 7, Delhi Education Minister Atishi …

Government and private schools will remain closed in THESE states due to cold waves, check list – India TV
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Government and private schools will remain closed in THESE states due to cold waves, check list – India TV

India TV News  

As the winter cold waves grip northern India, various state governments have extended winter vacations in schools, considering students' health. Schools Closed in Delhi All schools in the National Capital will remain closed for the next five days amid cold weather conditions. Uttar Pradesh Winter Vacations Several districts in Uttar Pradesh are experiencing extremely cold and dense fog, leading to …

Punjab schools up to Class 10 to remain shut till January 14 in view of cold wave
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab schools up to Class 10 to remain shut till January 14 in view of cold wave

India TV News  

As cold wave conditions prevail in North India, all schools in Punjab up to Class 10 will remain shut till January 14, informed the state government on Sunday. "In view of the inclement weather conditions in the region, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered that all the government, government-aided and private schools in the state up to Class …

Noida schools up to class 8 to remain shut till January 6 due to cold wave
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Noida schools up to class 8 to remain shut till January 6 due to cold wave

India TV News  

The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration on Tuesday ordered the closure of all schools across Noida and Greater Noida from January 3 to 6 for students up to Class 8 due to cold weather conditions. "In compliance with the instructions given by District Magistrate, Gautam Buddh Nagar, in view of the dense fog and extreme cold, all the boards recognised schools, …

Noida schools shut until Saturday for students up to Class 8 due to cold wave
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Noida schools shut until Saturday for students up to Class 8 due to cold wave

India Today  

Schools in Noida will remain closed from January 3 to 6 for students up to Class 8 in light of the ongoing cold wave in North India. The Gautam Buddh Nagar district administration made the announcement on Tuesday, clarifying that classes will continue for students from Classes 9 to 12. The schools in the city were shut for all classes …

Winter vacation 2023: Schools closed in these states amid cold wave, full list here
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Winter vacation 2023: Schools closed in these states amid cold wave, full list here

India Today  

North Indian states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and others, are experiencing cold waves and dense fog, prompting authorities to announce winter vacations. UTTAR PRADESH Uttar Pradesh has declared a winter vacation spanning approximately 15 days, starting from December 31, 2023, to January 14, 2024 Authorities have left room for a possible extension if the prevailing weather conditions persist. DELHI …

Winter break in Delhi schools from January 1-6, check details here
1 year ago

Winter break in Delhi schools from January 1-6, check details here

India TV News  

The Directorate of Education in Delhi has released a circular that states that the winter vacation in schools will begin from January 1, 2024. The winter vacation for the academic session 2023-2024 will be observed from January 1 to January 6, 2024. The decision to reduce the vacation has been taken because of an early winter vacation scheduled from November …

Delhi schools reopen after winter break even as air quality declines
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi schools reopen after winter break even as air quality declines

The Hindu  

With restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan revoked after an improvement in air quality over the last week, all government-aided and private schools in the city reopened on Monday following an early winter break. However, the city’s air quality dipped slightly on Monday, a day when the Delhi government was supposed to conduct cloud seeding to …

Delhi schools asked to advance winter break
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi schools asked to advance winter break

Hindustan Times  

The Capital’s toxic air has necessitated a total closure of schools, with the Delhi government ordering these educational institutions to declare an early winter break for all classes from November 9 to 19. In an order dated November 8, the Directorate of Education said that “winter break for the session 2023-24 is ordered to be advanced so that schools can …

Schools in Patna to remain closed till June 28 amid heatwave
1 year, 5 months ago

Schools in Patna to remain closed till June 28 amid heatwave

India Today  

The Patna District Magistrate on Saturday announced that the closure of all academic activities up to class 12 in the district will be extended until June 28 due to the ongoing heat wave. Dr Chandra Shekhar Singh, District Magistrate of Patna, issued an official notice under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, stating "the prohibition of academic …

Maharashtra: School holidays extend amid severe heatwave; to be reopened on THIS date
1 year, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: School holidays extend amid severe heatwave; to be reopened on THIS date

India TV News  

The Maharashtra State Government, on Thursday, announced to extend the summer vacations in schools till June 30. Amid the severe heat wave in entire Vidarbha including Nagpur, the government has decided all schools to remain shut till further decisions. There are 11 districts in Maharashtra Vidarbha including Nagpur, Bhandara, Gondia, Amravati, Akola, Chandpur, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Yavatmal and Washim. The Joint …

Andhra Pradesh Extends Half-Day School Schedule Till June 24 Amid Heatwave
1 year, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Extends Half-Day School Schedule Till June 24 Amid Heatwave

News 18  

In response to an ongoing heatwave across Andhra Pradesh, the state government has taken proactive measures. The School Education Department of Andhra Pradesh has extended the half-day school schedule for an additional week, now continuing until June 24, as ordered by Commissioner of School Education, Suresh Kumar. As the scorching heatwave continues to grip various parts of Andhra Pradesh, temperatures …

MP Government Extends Summer Vacation In Schools Due To Heatwave
1 year, 6 months ago

MP Government Extends Summer Vacation In Schools Due To Heatwave

ABP News  

The school education department of Madhya Pradesh has made an announcement to extend the summer vacation due to the prevailing heatwave conditions, as informed by Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar. The minister also stated that classes for students from 6th to 12th grade will be conducted in the morning shift from June 20 to June 30, and all schools in …

Summer vacations extended in MP schools due to heatwave
1 year, 6 months ago

Summer vacations extended in MP schools due to heatwave

India Today  

In light of the ongoing heatwave in Madhya Pradesh, the state government has decided to extend the summer vacations for students. Schools will remain closed for students of Classes 1 to 5 till June 30, taking into consideration the potential adverse effects of the scorching heat on their health. The decision to extend the summer vacations and implement a modified …

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