NEPALGUNJ, June 8: Authorities in Kohalpur Municipality have suspended classes at all community and private schools for three days beginning Sunday as soaring temperatures continue to affect daily life across Banke and other Tarai districts.
Ravilal Mijar, chief of the municipality’s Education and Sports Section, said the decision was taken due to concerns that extreme heat and hot winds could adversely affect students' health.
The closure applies to all 83 schools operating within the municipality, including 33 community schools and 50 private institutions, and will remain in effect from June 8 to 10.
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Mijar said the holiday period could be extended by an additional two days if weather conditions fail to improve. He noted that temperatures have continued to rise, with no immediate sign of relief.
According to the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology’s Kohalpur office, the maximum temperature in Kohalpur reached 39.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday. Nearby Nepalgunj recorded 39.2 degrees Celsius, while Khajura registered 38.8 degrees Celsius.
Municipal officials said student safety remains the primary concern as the region experiences a prolonged spell of extreme heat.
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