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Jharkhand Shifts School Timings Amid Heatwave, Issues Yellow Alert

The Jharkhand government has altered school schedules, moving all classes to the morning to protect students from intense heat. Concurrently, the Health Department has issued a yellow alert, directing districts to enhance preparedness. Temperatures are predicted to reach between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius, with Daltonganj already recording 43.9°C. Authorities have advised the public to avoid peak afternoon sun and have mandated hospitals to ensure supplies of essential medicines and fluids.

Key Points: Jharkhand Heatwave: School Timings Changed, Yellow Alert Issued

  • School timings revised to morning hours
  • Yellow health alert issued statewide
  • Temperatures may hit 44°C in 10 districts
  • Health centers told to stock ORS, medicines
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Jharkhand govt changes school timings amid heatwave, yellow alert issued

Jharkhand revises school timings and issues a health alert as temperatures soar above 40°C. Get the latest updates and safety advisories.

"Disaster Management and Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari has instructed all district administrations to stay alert and ensure necessary preparedness."

Ranchi, April 20

In view of the severe heatwave conditions in Jharkhand, the state government has revised school timings to provide relief to students, while the Health Department has issued a yellow alert and asked all districts to remain on high alert.

According to an order issued by the School Education and Literacy Department on Monday, classes in all government, government‑aided and private schools across the state will be held in the morning from April 21.

Classes from KG to Class 8 will run from 7 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., while Classes 9 to 12 will be held from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. However, teachers and non‑teaching staff of government schools will remain present from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. to carry out non‑teaching work.

Meanwhile, the Health Department has issued a yellow alert in view of rising temperatures. Disaster Management and Health Minister Dr Irfan Ansari has instructed all district administrations to stay alert and ensure necessary preparedness.

According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures in around 10 districts of the state may range between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius, with a further rise of 3 to 5 degrees likely in the coming days.

Daltonganj was the hottest place in the state on Sunday, recording a maximum temperature of 43.9 degrees Celsius, while the mercury in the capital, Ranchi, hovered around 39 degrees Celsius.

The weather department has also warned of heatwave conditions in several areas and advised people to avoid stepping out between 12 noon and 3 p.m. There is also a possibility of strong winds and lightning in some regions.

The Health Department has directed all hospitals and community and primary health centres to ensure adequate stock of ORS, IV fluids and essential medicines. People experiencing symptoms of heatstroke have been advised to seek immediate medical attention.

District administrations have been asked to keep drinking water arrangements, shade, temporary shelters and ambulance services on alert. The public has also been advised not to venture out on an empty stomach, wear light cotton clothing, and drink plenty of water.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but what about the teachers and staff who have to stay till 1 PM? The heat is brutal for them too. The government should also arrange proper cooling and hydration facilities in schools for everyone.
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Aman W
43.9 in Daltonganj! That's scary. We are used to heat, but this is another level. The yellow alert and health advisories are crucial. Everyone, please take care of your elders and children. Stay hydrated!
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Jharkhand, the humidity makes this heat unbearable. Shifting school timings is a basic necessity. Hope the directives for hospitals and water arrangements are actually implemented on the ground.
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Vikram M
This is a reactive measure. We need long-term planning - more green cover in cities, heat-resistant infrastructure in schools, and public awareness campaigns that start before the peak summer. Climate change is real, bhai log.
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Kavya N
Parents, please pack extra water bottles and a cap for your children. Morning sun is still strong. And follow the advice - avoid going out between 12-3. My father had a heatstroke last year, it's no joke.

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