Extreme heat disrupts classes in Kanchanpur
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Local governments in Kanchanpur have begun temporarily closing schools due to rising temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Bheemdatta and Krishnapur municipalities have announced three-day holidays, with Shuklaphanta municipality also considering closures. Teachers report students experiencing headaches and difficulty concentrating due to the extreme heat and inadequate classroom facilities like non-functioning fans and zinc-sheet roofs.
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