100,000+ schools in southern Pakistan extend summer holidays due to extreme heat and power cuts.
100,000+ schools in southern Pakistan remain closed due to high temperatures, extending summer holidays by two weeks as the country faces increased vulnerability to extreme weather conditions linked to climate change. Load-shedding, or planned power cuts, occur frequently in Pakistan, lasting up to 12 hours a day in rural areas of Sindh province, leaving schools without fans during the heatwave.
July 24, 2024
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