All government and private schools in Jammu and Kashmir will observe a vacation from June 1 to July 16, 2024. The extreme heatwave conditions in the region prompted this decision. Teachers are supposed to be accessible to students for online help during this time.
A study of 266 studies worldwide, published in 2022, revealed that heat waves were associated with a 11.7 per cent increase in mortality. The highest specific risk was for stroke and coronary heart disease.
Don’t have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips from clever use of curtains to including homemade coolers and roof modifications for heat reduction, and more.
The ongoing heat wave is the second heatwave spell this month. The first spell scorched parts of Odisha, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.