Several parts of India are currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures crossing the 40 degrees Celsius mark. Many state governments are adjusting school timings or preponing summer vacation as a result of the high temperatures across the country. As a result, many states have either closed schools or changed the hours of operation.
Here is a list of states that have revised school timings:
Jharkhand
In response to the scorching heatwave affecting the entire state, the government has decided to adjust school hours starting April 22 until further updates.According to a government official, the new plan involves small students, from kindergarten to 8th class, attending school from 7 am to 11:30 am. Meanwhile, older students, from classes 9th to 12th, will have classes extending until noon.
The Meteorological department has already issued a heat wave alert for 15 districts from April 20 to April 22, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state.
Odisha
Given the intense heatwave, the Odisha government announced that summer break will start in all state schools on April 25th. Additionally, they decided that from April 22nd to 24th, schools will operate from 6:30 am to 10:30 am.
On April 20, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in 10 locations across India. The highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 45.2 degrees Celsius in Baripada, Odisha.
Patna, Bihar
Due to the heatwave conditions in Bihar, Patna’s district administration has adjusted school hours, effective Saturday. The Meteorological Department confirmed scorching temperatures across the state on Saturday, with at least 11 locations exceeding 42 degrees Celsius. The forecast predicts these extreme temperatures will continue across Bihar in the coming days.
Patna schools have revised timings in effect since April 20th. This applies to all schools, both government and private, for students up to class 10. The new schedule requires schools to start at 6:30 AM and finish by 11:30 AM. It’s important to note that this revision only affects classes up to 10th. Class 11 and 12 students will continue with their regular schedule.
West Bengal
Responding to the ongoing heatwave, the West Bengal government announced last Thursday that summer vacation for state-run and aided schools will commence earlier than usual, starting on April 22nd. This decision aims to protect students and staff from the scorching temperatures.
“Considering the prevailing heatwave situation, the competent authority has decided to prepone the summer vacation in the schools under your administrative jurisdiction with effect from April 22 except for schools in hill areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, wherein the existing academic schedule may continue until further order,” the notice issued by School Education Secretary to the presidents of primary education and secondary boards said.
Maharashtra
To escape the heatwave, the Maharashtra government announced an early summer vacation last Thursday for primary, middle, and higher secondary schools affiliated with the State Board. Schools across the state will reopen on June 15th, except for Vidarbha where schools will resume classes on June 30th.
(With inputs from Agency)
Here is a list of states that have revised school timings:
Jharkhand
In response to the scorching heatwave affecting the entire state, the government has decided to adjust school hours starting April 22 until further updates.According to a government official, the new plan involves small students, from kindergarten to 8th class, attending school from 7 am to 11:30 am. Meanwhile, older students, from classes 9th to 12th, will have classes extending until noon.
The Meteorological department has already issued a heat wave alert for 15 districts from April 20 to April 22, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius in most parts of the state.
Odisha
Given the intense heatwave, the Odisha government announced that summer break will start in all state schools on April 25th. Additionally, they decided that from April 22nd to 24th, schools will operate from 6:30 am to 10:30 am.
On April 20, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the temperature exceeded 43 degrees Celsius in 10 locations across India. The highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 45.2 degrees Celsius in Baripada, Odisha.
Patna, Bihar
Due to the heatwave conditions in Bihar, Patna’s district administration has adjusted school hours, effective Saturday. The Meteorological Department confirmed scorching temperatures across the state on Saturday, with at least 11 locations exceeding 42 degrees Celsius. The forecast predicts these extreme temperatures will continue across Bihar in the coming days.
Patna schools have revised timings in effect since April 20th. This applies to all schools, both government and private, for students up to class 10. The new schedule requires schools to start at 6:30 AM and finish by 11:30 AM. It’s important to note that this revision only affects classes up to 10th. Class 11 and 12 students will continue with their regular schedule.
West Bengal
Responding to the ongoing heatwave, the West Bengal government announced last Thursday that summer vacation for state-run and aided schools will commence earlier than usual, starting on April 22nd. This decision aims to protect students and staff from the scorching temperatures.
“Considering the prevailing heatwave situation, the competent authority has decided to prepone the summer vacation in the schools under your administrative jurisdiction with effect from April 22 except for schools in hill areas of Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, wherein the existing academic schedule may continue until further order,” the notice issued by School Education Secretary to the presidents of primary education and secondary boards said.
Maharashtra
To escape the heatwave, the Maharashtra government announced an early summer vacation last Thursday for primary, middle, and higher secondary schools affiliated with the State Board. Schools across the state will reopen on June 15th, except for Vidarbha where schools will resume classes on June 30th.
(With inputs from Agency)
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