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West Bengal Closes Schools for Two Days Due to Severe Heatwave

The suspension follows reports of student illnesses during post-vacation classes under soaring temperatures.

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Overview

  • The two-day closure applies to all government-run and state-aided primary through higher secondary schools, excluding hill areas.
  • Private institutions have been asked to suspend classes on June 13 and June 14 in line with the government directive.
  • Teaching and non-teaching staff are required to report to their workplaces despite the halt in classes.
  • South Bengal continues to experience blistering heat while parts of North Bengal have begun receiving monsoon showers.
  • Earlier, Punjab declared summer vacations from June 2 through June 30 to shield students from similar heatwave conditions.