Tripura shuts educational institutions till April 27 due to heatwave conditions

Temperature in most parts of the state are likely to remain between 38 degree Celsius and 28 degree Celsius.

Guwahati: The Tripura government on Tuesday decided to shut all educational institutions till April 27 in view of the hot and humid situation in the state that has crippled normal lives for about a week.

An order issued by the state education department said the decision was taken to shut all educational institutions, both government and private, in view of the heatwave situation and advice of the revenue department.

The maximum temperature in the state capital Agartala stood at 37.6 degree Celsius, while the same was 36 degree Celsius in Kailashahar, another busy town. A forecast of the Indian Meteorological Department said the temperature in most of the districts is likely to remain between 38 to 28 degree Celsius in the next few days.

The state revenue department on Monday issued a public advisory asking people to avoid Sun exposure between 10 am and 3 pm in view of the scorching heat.

The district administrations were also asked to activate emergency operation centres and the quick response teams in order to cater to any emergency situation. Farmers were also advised to continue irrigation activities in summer maize, pulses and other crops and vegetables.