Heatwave: Chhattisgarh government extends summer vacation for schools till 26

The schools in Chhattisgarh, which were scheduled to be open from June 16 will now remain closed till June 26

Updated on: Jun 14, 2023, 18:49:07 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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In the view of scorching heatwaves, the Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday extended the summer vacation of schools till June 26.

The meteorological department centre in Raipur on Tuesday predicted that heat wave is likely to occur at isolated pockets in central Chhattisgarh for next four days. (Representative Image)

In a statement released by the state government, the schools which were scheduled to be open from June 16 will now remain closed till June 26.

The release said that chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has directed the officials concerned to extend the summer holidays to ensure safety to children from heatwave.

Baghel also tweeted the announcement and said that school education department will issue a directive in this regard.

The meteorological department centre in Raipur on Tuesday predicted that heat wave is likely to occur at isolated pockets in central Chhattisgarh for next four days.

It had also forecasted thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and gusty wind with wind speed 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at isolated places over the state for next four days.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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