A first: Shimla schools shut due to heat
Jagdish Bhatt | TNN Shimla: For the first time ever, schools in the summer capital of Shimla have been ordered shut due to the unprecedented spiral of heat, bringing home the horrors of a changing climate. With mercury crossing the 30°Celsius mark, five above normal, the state government has reacted to let children up to Class VIII in Shimla remain indoors till June 30. ‘‘We have been receiving reports from some schools in lower districts of the state that children are experiencing a tough time, especially during power-cuts. Keeping the interest of kids in mind, a decision has been taken that schools will remain closed up to class VIII till June 30,’’ said education minister I D Dhiman, adding, it hasn’t been extended to senior students, though, as they are better equipped to beat the heat. A notification has been issued stating that all schools, except those in the district of Lahaul and Spiti, would remain closed from June 26 to June 30. Managements of private institutes have also been advised to suspend classes up to middle school. Initially it was decided to close schools after recess (noon) but intense heat waves changed it all, said Dhiman, who was open to further alteration in timings. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups ""GLOBAL SPECULATORS"" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/globalspeculators?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
