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India Heatwave Highlights News Updates: Punjab declares summer break in schools from May 21 to June 30; Himachal Pradesh adjusts school timings
21 May 2024 | 12:01:32 AM IST
Himachal Heatwave Highlights News Updates: The Directorate of Higher Education in Himachal Pradesh has mandated alterations to school schedules in lower hill areas due to a heat wave alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for several districts. The heat wave has posed challenges for political campaigns in the state, affecting daytime activities.
Consequently, school timings in certain districts have been adjusted from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm to mitigate the impact of soaring temperatures, particularly in Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur, Solan's Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh area, Poanta Sahib, Nahan in Sirmaur district, and Una.
Additionally, primary and pre-primary schools in Una district will remain closed on May 21-22 due to the intense heat, as per the directive from the district administration. In Kangra, classes will commence at 7:30 am and conclude at 1:00 pm, effective immediately. Outdoor activities are advised against, and arrangements for adequate drinking water for students are emphasized. Similarly, in Bilaspur district, school hours have been adjusted from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm starting from the following day.
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation has been urged to adjust bus timings accordingly. While most parts of the lower hills experienced scorching temperatures, Shimla district witnessed light showers in isolated areas.
However, slight relief was observed as maximum temperatures decreased marginally in several places compared to the previous day. The meteorological center in Shimla has issued a yellow alert for heat waves for the next four days, cautioning against potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Show moreConsequently, school timings in certain districts have been adjusted from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm to mitigate the impact of soaring temperatures, particularly in Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Bilaspur, Solan's Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh area, Poanta Sahib, Nahan in Sirmaur district, and Una.
Additionally, primary and pre-primary schools in Una district will remain closed on May 21-22 due to the intense heat, as per the directive from the district administration. In Kangra, classes will commence at 7:30 am and conclude at 1:00 pm, effective immediately. Outdoor activities are advised against, and arrangements for adequate drinking water for students are emphasized. Similarly, in Bilaspur district, school hours have been adjusted from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm starting from the following day.
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation has been urged to adjust bus timings accordingly. While most parts of the lower hills experienced scorching temperatures, Shimla district witnessed light showers in isolated areas.
However, slight relief was observed as maximum temperatures decreased marginally in several places compared to the previous day. The meteorological center in Shimla has issued a yellow alert for heat waves for the next four days, cautioning against potential health risks associated with prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
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I was deeply shocked to hear the news of the death of Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash. I remember my many meetings with them, the last time was in January 2024. We offer our condolences to their families. We are with the Iranian people in this sad incident.
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(Source: Reuters)
- Bell Helicopter (now Bell Textron, a division of Textron Inc) developed the aircraft for the Canadian military in the late 1960s as an upgrade of the original UH-1 Iroquois. The new design used two turboshaft engines instead of one, giving it greater carrying capacity. The helicopter was introduced in 1971 and quickly adopted by both the United States and Canada, according to U.S. military training documents.
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(Source: Reuters)
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"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters.
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“We can see the wreckage and the situation does not look good,” the head of Iran’s Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, told state TV.
Raisi, 63, was elected president in 2021, and since taking office has ordered a tightening of morality laws, overseen a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests and pushed hard in nuclear talks with world powers.
(Source: Reuters)
"President Raisi's helicopter was completely burned in the crash ... unfortunately, all passengers are feared dead," the official told Reuters.
Rescue teams fought blizzards and difficult terrain through the night to reach the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province in the early hours of Monday.
“We can see the wreckage and the situation does not look good,” the head of Iran’s Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, told state TV.
Raisi, 63, was elected president in 2021, and since taking office has ordered a tightening of morality laws, overseen a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests and pushed hard in nuclear talks with world powers.
(Source: Reuters)
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Iran's Red Crescent said on Monday the helicopter had been found and the situation was "not good".
(Source: AFP)
Contact was lost with the aircraft carrying Raisi, as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others, in East Azerbaijan province in northwest Iran on Sunday, reports said.
Iran's Red Crescent said on Monday the helicopter had been found and the situation was "not good".
(Source: AFP)
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In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Deeply concerned by reports regarding President Raisi's helicopter flight today. We stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in this hour of distress, and pray for well being of the President and his entourage."
In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Deeply concerned by reports regarding President Raisi's helicopter flight today. We stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in this hour of distress, and pray for well being of the President and his entourage."
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Hopes are fading that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have survived a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday after search teams located the wreckage.
“We can see the wreckage and the situation does not look good,” the head of Iran’s Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, told state TV.
“We can see the wreckage and the situation does not look good,” the head of Iran’s Red Crescent, Pirhossein Kolivand, told state TV.
Iran Helicopter Crash News Live: Intense search for Iranian President Raisi after helicopter 'accident'
Iran was thrown into uncertainty Sunday as search and rescue teams scoured a fog-shrouded mountain area after President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing in what state media described as an "accident".
Fears grew for the 63-year-old ultraconservative after contact was lost with the aircraft carrying him as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others in East Azerbaijan province, reports said.
The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged Iranians to "not worry" about the leadership of the Islamic republic, saying "there will be no disruption in the country's work".
(Source: AFP)
Fears grew for the 63-year-old ultraconservative after contact was lost with the aircraft carrying him as well as Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and others in East Azerbaijan province, reports said.
The supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged Iranians to "not worry" about the leadership of the Islamic republic, saying "there will be no disruption in the country's work".
(Source: AFP)
Iran Helicopter Crash News Live: Raisi’s helicopter crash was due to adverse weather conditions
Iranian President Raisi’s helicopter crash was due to adverse weather conditions and the injury or death of passengers cannot be confirmed, reported Reuters.
Search teams reach wreckage of Helicopter crash
Search teams have reached the wreckage site of Iranian president Raisi’s crashed helicopter, state tv reported.
