South Sudan closes schools

South Sudan closes schools, cuts working hours amid heatwave
South Sudan has ordered the closure of schools and introduced a two-week shift-based working system for civil servants in the face of a worsening heatwave. Temperatures have been reaching record-breaking levels in the East African country,
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan closed all schools Thursday for two weeks due to an extreme heat wave that has caused some students to collapse. This is the second time the country — which faces extreme effects from climate change, including flooding during the rainy season — has closed schools during a heat wave in February and March.
Heat wave closes South Sudan schools
South Sudan on Thursday announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heat wave that has caused some students to collapse. This is the second time the country -- which faces extreme effects from climate change,
South Sudan closes schools as heatwave intensifies
South Sudan has ordered the closure of all schools for two weeks starting Friday, 21 February 2025, as the country grapples with an extreme heatwave. The decision comes after 12 students reportedly collapsed during school hours in the capital, Juba, due to soaring temperatures.
Extreme Heat Forces School Closures in South Sudan, Highlighting Climate Crisis Impact
South Sudan has temporarily shut down schools for two weeks due to an intense heat wave, causing student health concerns. The country's educational infrastructure is ill-equipped for temperature extremes,
South Sudan closes schools after pupils collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some pupils to collapse. This is the second time the country – which faces extreme effects from climate change,
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