Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Calls for School Holidays Amid Severe Heatwave Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed local authorities to declare school holidays in regions experiencing extreme heatwave conditions, as the state continues to face dangerously high temperatures. The directive came during a review meeting on Friday, where officials reported that the heatwave intensity had surged due to severe El Niño conditions. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for immediate action to protect citizens from the adverse effects of the extreme weather. Officials informed the Chief Minister that temperatures in the state had risen sharply over the past three days, reaching as high as 48 degrees Celsius—comparable to the peak temperatures recorded during the 2015 El Niño year, which saw a record of 50.1 degrees Celsius. The state’s meteorological department noted that temperatures had climbed from 45 degrees Celsius to 48 degrees Celsius in recent days, raising concerns about the health and safety of the population. In response, the Chief Minister instructed officials to identify areas with the highest temperatures and issue continuous warnings and advisories to residents. He also called for the establishment of emergency response centers across the state to manage the crisis effectively. District Collectors were directed to spread awareness about heatwave safety measures and ensure that information is disseminated through media and social media platforms. The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of increasing green cover in the state, noting that improved groundwater levels contribute to vegetation growth, which can help mitigate the impact of extreme heat. He cited Annamayya district as an example, where temperatures remained comparatively lower than in other regions.#andhra_pradesh #el_nino #n_chandrababu_naidu #annamayya_district #g_sai_prasad
