Blistering heat wave forces schools to shut down in South Sudan

The World

Temperatures reaching 107 degrees Fahrenheit are wreaking havoc across South Sudan, and causing some students to faint in crowded classrooms. That’s led the government to close schools for at least two weeks. Roba Bante, director of Humanitarian Operations for Save The Children in Juba, discusses the implications with The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler.

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