Heatwave forces changes to school schedules across states

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Madhya Pradesh Satna schools rescheduled 7:30 am to 12:30 pm Teachers stay till 1:30 pm Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj revises timings Classes 1 to 8 start 7:30 am Early dispersal to avoid peak heat More changes likely if heat rises Delhi Hourly “water bell” introduced Students reminded to hydrate regularly Buddy system for safety

Maharashtra District-level action Chandrapur: schools close by 11 am Nagpur: timings capped at 10:30 am Jharkhand Classes shifted earlier KG to Class 8: 7 am to 11 am Class 9 to 12: till noon Applies to all schools Odisha Schools shut (around April 20 to 22, varies by district) Red alert issued Exams continue 7 am to 9 am Chhattisgarh Summer vacation advanced Schools closed April 20 to June 15

Kerala Strict enforcement of summer break No extra classes allowed Violations will face action Telangana No closures yet Water breaks mandatory No outdoor classes Anganwadis till 11 am Public spaces used as cooling centres

With heatwave conditions expected to persist, more states may alter school timings in the coming days. Officials urge precaution: Limit outdoor exposure, especially 12 pm to 4 pm Increase water intake, even if not thirsty Wear light, loose cotton clothing Use caps, umbrellas, or shade outdoors Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat Keep fruits and fluids handy Never leave children in parked vehicles Monitor symptoms of heat exhaustion and heatstroke

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