|
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
![IndiaTimes]()
Friday, 21 February 2025
South Sudan has closed all schools for two weeks due to an extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius. The heat has caused students to collapse, prompting calls to amend the school calendar. Most schools lack cooling systems, worsening the crisis. The fragile health system and economic struggles, including disrupted oil exports, add to the challenges. Civil groups criticize the government for poor planning.
|
|
Friday, 21 February 2025
