Heat alert: Schools, colleges & tuitions in Nagpur shut today Nagpur authorities have declared a holiday for Saturday as a heatwave grips the city, prompting the closure of all schools, colleges, and coaching institutes. District collector Kumar Ashirwad issued the order following a yellow alert from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), citing the need to protect students’ health amid scorching temperatures exceeding 40°C. The decision comes as parents and educators express frustration over the temporary nature of the measure, demanding long-term solutions to address the crisis. Parents criticized the one-day holiday as insufficient, arguing that the heatwave will persist and that students continue to face risks. Chetna Joshi, a mother of a Class 7 student, highlighted the unbearable conditions during the school’s half-day session, stating, “This holiday is extremely necessary but more needs to be done.” Kanchan Tiwari, a mother of a Class 5 student, described the physical toll on children, noting that they return home exhausted and weak. “We push them to attend out of fear they will fall behind academically, but seeing their condition is heartbreaking,” she said. Anuradha Thakur, a mother of a Class 4 student, called for the academic session to be suspended entirely during the summer months. “How can one day leave will be enough? The children will be greatly affected by the heatwave,” she argued. Nikita Jain, a mother of a Class 7 student, demanded accountability, questioning who would be held responsible if a student fell ill. “Schools must remain closed throughout the summer unless there is an absolute emergency,” she said, emphasizing the need for protection for younger students up to Class 7. Some parents proposed practical measures to mitigate the crisis.#nagpur #india_meteorological_department #district_collector_kumar_ashirwad #chetna_joshi #kanchan_tiwari
