Synopsis
The Chhattisgarh government has adjusted the summer vacation schedule for schools from April 25 to June 15, 2025, due to ongoing heatwave conditions. This change comes after reports of a tragic heatstroke incident in Bijapur district.Key Takeaways
- Summer vacation in schools now from April 25 to June 15, 2025.
- Heatwave conditions persist in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.
- Yellow alert issued for 11 districts.
- Raipur recorded a high of 44.4 degrees Celsius.
- A tragic heatstroke incident reported in Bijapur.
Raipur, April 23 (NationPress) Due to the prevailing heatwave conditions, the government of Chhattisgarh has revised its summer vacation schedule for schools, now set from April 25 to June 15, 2025.
Previously, the vacation was planned for May 1 to May 15.
In related news, reports indicate that a resident of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh sadly succumbed to heatstroke while in Telangana.
The victim, identified as 25-year-old Punem Nannu, had traveled from Pusnar in the Gangaloor region of Bijapur to Telangana for chili harvesting, according to the reports.
This tragic event took place in Mulugu, located within the Veerbhadravaram district of Venkatapuram division, as stated in the reports.
The weather departments of both Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have forecasted a continuation of heat-wave conditions for the next three days.
On Tuesday, Raipur recorded the highest maximum temperature of 44.4 degrees Celsius in Chhattisgarh, which felt like it was nearing 45 degrees Celsius, while Ambikapur noted the lowest minimum at 20.7 degrees Celsius.
A yellow alert has been issued by the Meteorological department for 11 districts, including Surguja, Raipur, Bilaspur, and Durg divisions, lasting for three days.
Raipur was the hottest location in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, with heat-wave effects also evident in Ratlam and Chhindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh.
The daytime atmosphere resembled heat-wave conditions, leaving streets and markets largely deserted.
The usually busy GE Road in Raipur, which normally accommodates over 1.25 lakh vehicles daily, experienced minimal traffic during the intense afternoon heat, reports indicated. Bilaspur reported a daytime temperature of 43.5 degrees Celsius, exceeding the norm by 2.7 degrees Celsius, and a nighttime temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, which was slightly above average.
Gaurela Pendra Marwahi also recorded temperatures 4.7 degrees Celsius higher than normal.
In Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho noted the highest temperature at 44.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Ratlam at 44 degrees Celsius and Sidhi at 43.4 degrees Celsius.
On the other hand, Shahdol's Kalyanpur observed the lowest temperature at 18.2 degrees Celsius, while Pachmarhi, a well-known hill station, recorded a maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius.
Even during the night, conditions remained oppressive, with temperatures reaching 29.3 degrees Celsius in some areas, reported the weather department.
