The Government of Kerala on May 02, 2024, issued a notification regarding the closure of educational institutions due to the threat of Heatwave.
The following has been stated: -
• Due to the possibility of a heat wave in the state, educational institutions including professional colleges have been instructed to remain closed till May 06, 2024.
• Daytime parades and drills should be avoided at training centers of police, fire brigade, other forces, NCC, SPC, etc. Workplaces are to be roofed with asbestos and tin sheets during the day. Provision should be made for shifting the guest workers, including the guest workers, living in these roofed houses to the camps.
• A fire audit should be conducted and safety precautions should be taken in fire-prone areas such as markets, buildings, waste collection, and storage facilities. Fire audits of hospitals and major government institutions should be done promptly as per the norms issued by the State Disaster Management Authority.
•The instructions of the forest department should be followed strictly to avoid forest fire situations. Art and sports competitions/events must not be held between 11 am to 3 pm.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
