Bhubaneswar, 18 April (H.S.): In view of the prevailing heatwave conditions and a Red Warning issued by the India Meteorological Department, the district administration in Boudh district has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for five days.

As per the directive issued by the Office of the Collector and District Magistrate, all Anganwadi Centres, schools, colleges, degree colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Odisha Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and technical institutions in the district will remain closed from now until April 22, or until further orders.

However, examinations scheduled during this period will be conducted as planned. Authorities have advised institutions to consider rescheduling exams to morning hours to avoid peak heat conditions. Heads of institutions have also been instructed to ensure adequate drinking water facilities and implement necessary heatwave safety measures for students and staff.

The decision comes amid rising temperatures across western and interior Odisha, with several areas, including Boudh, recording maximum temperatures above 40°C. The move is part of precautionary measures to protect students from heat-related illnesses.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda