Kerala heatwave: Holiday declared for schools in Kollam amid 40°C warning

Kollam: In response to the severe heatwave, the District Collector has announced a holiday for all educational institutions in Kollam on Friday. The order applies to all institutions, including professional colleges. However, it does not extend to public examinations or scheduled interviews. The decision has been taken amid concerns that temperatures could rise to 40°C.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the public to exercise extreme caution as temperatures continue to climb across the state. The State Disaster Management Authority has also issued strict guidelines, particularly for those engaged in outdoor work, advising them to adhere closely to safety measures.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for Thursday in the districts of Palakkad, Kollam and Thrissur.

Tragically, a 37-year-old man, Sanal Kumar from Pallippoyil in Kannur, died of sunstroke on Wednesday while undergoing treatment. Several other heat-related incidents have also been reported across the state. In Nadapuram, Kozhikode, an anganwadi worker sustained burns to her right hand while on duty. In Vandoor, Malappuram, a four-year-old child, Isa John, suffered sunstroke while playing outdoors. In Pala, Kottayam, a migrant worker was also affected by sunstroke while at work.

In response to the severe heatwave, the District Collector has announced a holiday for all educational institutions in Kollam on Friday. The order applies to all institutions, including professional colleges. However, it does not extend to public examinations or scheduled interviews. The decision has been taken amid concerns that temperatures could rise to 40°C.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged the public to exercise extreme caution as temperatures continue to climb across the state. The State Disaster Management Authority has also issued strict guidelines, particularly for those engaged in outdoor work, advising them to adhere closely to safety measures.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heatwave alert for Thursday in the districts of Palakkad, Kollam and Thrissur.

Tragically, a 37-year-old man, Sanal Kumar from Pallippoyil in Kannur, died of sunstroke on Wednesday while undergoing treatment. Several other heat-related incidents have also been reported across the state. In Nadapuram, Kozhikode, an anganwadi worker sustained burns to her right hand while on duty. In Vandoor, Malappuram, a four-year-old child, Isa John, suffered sunstroke while playing outdoors. In Pala, Kottayam, a migrant worker was also affected by sunstroke while at work.