Brasília, Feb 10, 2025 (AFP) - South Brazil heat wave forces schools to suspend return

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2025-02-10
A court has postponed the start of classes Monday for thousands of schools in southern Brazil as a heat wave threatens temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, education officials reported. The heat wave hitting the state of Rio Grande do Sul -- which usually has milder temperatures than regions further north -- comes after historic floods in the state in 2024 that left more than 180 people dead. The start of the school year was pushed back a we......
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