South Sudan Orders Indefinite Closure of Schools Due to Intense Heatwave
The closure comes amidst reports of deaths linked to extreme heat, prompting the health ministry to implement surveillance measures.
AKACHI NOEL 
South Sudan has taken the precautionary measure of indefinitely closing all schools as the country grapples with an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring between 41 and 45 degrees Celsius. Health Minister Yolanda Awel Deng announced the decision, urging parents to monitor their children for signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke during this period.
The closure comes amidst reports of deaths linked to extreme heat, prompting the health ministry to implement surveillance measures. Joseph Africano Bartel, undersecretary for Environment, emphasized the global impact of climate change, advising schools to improve ventilation and explore sustainable solutions such as solar panels and tree planting.
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As South Sudan braces for further climate-related challenges, calls for international action to mitigate emissions and address climate change impacts intensify.
