The Tripura government has further extended the school holidays for another three days till 1 May. Summer holidays have been extended across schools due to the ongoing heatwave across the state.
“In continuation of the earlier Memo of even number dated 23.04.2024, due to perpetuation of scorching heat wave throughout the state, it has been decided that all the Government & Government Aided Schools under Education ( School) Department, Govt. of Tripura, Schools under TTAADC and Privately Managed Schools will remain closed for more 3 ( three) days w.e.f. 29/04/2024 to 01/05/2024,” read the official notification.
The closure, effective from 29 April to 1 May aims to safeguard students and staff from the adverse effects of the ongoing intense heatwave. The education department served a notice asking all the district education officers to convey the message to all schools in their respective jurisdiction.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state has been reeling under hot and humid weather conditions for the past one week, and it is expected to continue for more days. The government has urged parents and guardians to make sure their children stay hydrated, find shelter from the sun, and take necessary measures to minimise the impact of the heatwave.