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Prayagraj Heatwave: Schools Shut, Advisory Issued as Mercury Soars

Prayagraj district administration has issued an advisory as a heatwave grips the city, with temperatures rising sharply. District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma announced that school timings have been changed, with classes ending by noon to protect children from the sun. The IMD has warned of continued heatwave conditions across northwest and central India for the next three days. Officials advise residents to wear light clothing, cover their heads, and stay hydrated to avoid heat-related illnesses.

Key Points: Prayagraj Heatwave: Advisory Issued, Schools Timings Changed

  • Prayagraj administration issues heatwave advisory
  • School timings changed, classes end by 12 pm
  • DM urges residents to stay hydrated and cover heads
  • IMD warns of heatwave across northwest and central India
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UP: Heatwave grips Prayagraj, administration issues advisory

Prayagraj heatwave: DM Manish Kumar Verma issues advisory, changes school timings. IMD warns of scorching conditions across north India. Stay hydrated.

"We have changed the school timings, and schools will be closed by 12 pm so that children do not have to stay in the sun unnecessarily. - District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma"

Varanasi, April 26

District administration in Prayagraj has issued an advisory over rising temperatures and as residents are struggling amid intense heat and harsh sunlight, officials said.

"We have changed the school timings, and schools will be closed by 12 pm so that children do not have to stay in the sun unnecessarily. Whenever anyone goes outside at this time, they should cover their head. The body should remain hydrated, and one should drink adequate amounts of water regularly to avoid dehydration," District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma told ANI.

Urging people to avoid outings in heat, he said, "And if they do, they should take full precautions. We are installing water ATMs wherever needed."

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a heat wave alert for parts of northwest and central India, warning that scorching conditions are likely to continue over the next three days.

The weather department said heat wave conditions very likely in isolated/some parts of isolated pockets of Jammu-Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Gujarat on June 27.

Heat wave also gripped Varanasi as people struggled for relief.

Avoid prolonged exposure to heat. Wear lightweight, light-colored, and loose cotton clothing. Cover your head using a cloth, hat, or umbrella when outdoors, IMD said.

- ANI

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Priya S
Cover your head and drink water - basic but crucial advice. But in Varanasi, many daily wagers and rickshaw pullers can't afford umbrellas. The administration should distribute free caps or cotton cloths at key points. Abhi bhi garam hi zyada hai 🥵
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Nikhil C
Good advisory but execution is key. Hope the 'water ATMs' actually work and aren't just photo ops. Also, why no mention of opening cool shelters or community AC centers for the homeless? Heatwave is no joke - last year we saw several heat stroke cases in UP.
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Rekha R
My mother in Prayagraj called - she says even the hand pumps are drying up in some areas. 😔 Water ATMs are good but what about areas with no piped water? The advisory is fine but the ground reality is much tougher for ordinary people.
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Varun X
Perfect weather for aam ras - but seriously, this heat is unbearable. I appreciate the admin's quick response on school timings. Also a gentle reminder to everyone: please keep water bowls for birds and stray animals outside your homes. We're all in this together! 🐦
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Sneha F
The DM's advice is sound - especially covering the head and staying hydrated. But let's be honest, many poor households can't afford ORS or enough water. Hope the administration also considers distributing free ORS packets at anganwadi centers. Yeh garmi khatam hi nahi ho rahi 🌞
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