Closure of Schools in South Sudan in Anticipation of Heat Wave

The government of South Sudan has decided to close all schools starting from Monday as the country prepares to experience an intense heat wave expected to last for two weeks. The ministries of health and education advised parents to keep all children at home, as temperatures are forecasted to rise to 45 degrees Celsius. The ministries warned that any school that violates these instructions during this period will have its license revoked, though no specific duration for the school closures was provided. The ministries stated, "We will continue to monitor the situation and inform the public accordingly," according to the Associated Press. South Sudan is experiencing the effects of climate change with frequent heat waves, but temperatures rarely exceed 40 degrees Celsius. The East African nation has faced civil conflict and has suffered from drought and floods, making living conditions difficult for its population.