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Jun 12, 2025
Bengal government shuts schools amid heatwave
All government and aided schools in West Bengal will stay shut on June 13 and 14 because of an intense heatwave. The decision came after several students in districts like Purulia, Bankura, and East Midnapore fell sick from the extreme heat, with Education Minister Bratya Basu sharing the news online.
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Health teams on high alert
With more students falling ill, health teams in places like Malda are on high alert and ready to help if needed. Plus, some school buildings are being prepped as flood shelters ahead of the monsoon. Relief might be on the way though—forecasters say thunderstorms and rain could cool things down across South Bengal soon.