<p>Experts also point to the broader influence of climate change, which is linked to global shifts in weather patterns. Rising temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns may be contributing to the unseasonably hot conditions gripping countries like Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan and so on. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) Climate Prediction and Applications [&#8230;]</p>
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Hot Spell: Heatwaves sweeps across the East African as experts warn of worse days

The significant portions of South Sudan are projected to experience elevated levels of heat stress during this timeframe.
The State Authorities in South Sudan also directed indefinite closure of schools across South Sudan starting Monday, March 18th, in response to a scorching heatwave expected to bring record-breaking temperatures.
With forecasts predicting highs reaching a staggering 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), officials warn of “serious health hazards” for children.
Mr Steven Mbidde, a Journalist from Nation Media Group who is currently in South Sudan confirmed that all schools in South Sudan have been closed by the government.
South Sudan, being one of the world’s youngest nation, faces a multitude of crises.