At least 50 students fainted on Wednesday morning at Mankaul Middle School in the Ariari block of Sheikhpura district of Bihar due to extreme heatwave conditio
Large parts of northern and central India are experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, with temperatures surpassing 50 degrees Celsius in some regions. Rajasthan's Churu and Haryana's Sirsa have recorded temperatures crossing this mark, while Delhi has seen temperatures settle nine notches above normal. The IMD has issued severe heatwave warnings, highlighting the health risks and potential water shortages in affected areas. (Picture credit: AFP)
At least 50 students fainted on Wednesday morning at Mankaul Middle School in the Ariari block of Sheikhpura district of Bihar, due to extreme heatwave conditions, as the temperature is soaring between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius in the district.
Multiple cases of students fainting and feeling sick at school were reported today in several parts of Bihar due to the extreme heatwave pushing up daytime temperatures in the state. The Opposition has questioned why schools are still open
The incident began after the students attended an assembly for prayers and then proceeded to class. The whole matter created chaos in the school and the village. Heatwave in Bihar: 50 Students Faint at School in Shiekhpura, Severe Heat Wave Leads to Discomfort (Watch Video).