Delhi government on Monday directed private and government-aided schools that have not closed for summer vacations despite the heatwave to do so with immediate effect. aided and unaided recognised private schools are still open during ongoing severe heat waves. aided and unaided recognised private schools of Delhi are advised to close the schools for summer vacation with immediate effect," read the circular. Saturday's temperature was 43.6 degrees Celsius, up from 42.5 degrees Celsius on Friday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heat wave conditions in many parts of Delhi and severe heat wave conditions in other areas, issuing a red alert for the next five days.

Source: The Telegraph May 20, 2024 20:37 UTC