Finance
By: Shree1News, 01 MAR 2021
Bhubaneswar: In view of the soaring daytime temperature that crossed 40 degree Celsius at a number of places within the State, schools have started classes in morning shift from today to keep away from heat wave related eventuality.
The School and Mass Education department has directed all District Education Officers (DEOs) to ensure morning classes amid strict adherence to the Covid-19 guidelines.
Classes for IX and XI which had been carried out from 8.30 am to 10 am have been rescheduled from 7 am to 9 am. Similarly, students of class X and XII will attend classes from 9 am to 1 pm.
As a result of rising mercury level, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has cautioned Collectors about the warmth wave situation. The district authorities have been asked to stay prepared to achieve a mission on zero casualty due to sunstroke.
In the meantime, Angul emerged as the hottest town within the State yesterday with mercury soaring as high as 40.1 degree C breaking the record of last 10 years. Bhubaneswar became second hottest after Angul with 40 degrees C. Similarly, Boudh also recorded 40 degrees C on Sunday.
On Friday, Bhubaneswar had recorded highest daytime temerature (40.6 degrees C) for the 4th consecutive days in India.
Source:A-N
