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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat.

Second time country has closed schools during a heatwave in February and March .

Most schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures made with iron sheets and do not have electricity.

Environment minister urges residents to stay indoors and drink water as temperatures are expected to rise as high as 42 degrees Celsius.

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English

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