Angul: Amid heatwave warning for Odisha, the Angul, Sundargarh and Ganjam administrations on Wednesday announced an extension of summer vacation for all government and private schools in the district till June 20, with classes now set to resume on June 22.
The move comes as a precautionary measure despite the state government’s earlier plan for schools across Odisha to reopen on June 18 following the extended summer break that began in late April due to soaring temperatures.
The District Education Officer issued the order to safeguard students from the extreme weather, with temperatures in the region remaining significantly high even as monsoon conditions have brought some relief elsewhere in the state. The district administration, in coordination with the education department, has urged parents and guardians to take extra precautions, emphasising the need for proper hydration and limiting children’s exposure to direct sunlight during the intense heat.
“The MeT Department has predicted hot and humid weather conditions as well as thunderstorms for Ganjam district during the next few days. In the interest of public safety and to avert any health casualties, all government, government-aided and private schools up to Class-XII in Ganjam will remain closed till June 20,” said the office order issued by the Ganjam Collector.
Sudargarh has issued a similar order.
Earlier, the administration in Sonepur district had directed the closure of Anganwadi centres, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions until June 20. Examinations scheduled during this period will proceed as planned, preferably in the morning hours to reduce students’ exposure to peak afternoon heat.
Meanwhile, the Nuapada administration has asked the schools to hold morning classes from 6.30 am to 11.30 am till June 20 due to the prevailing hot and humid conditions.
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While heatwave warning has been issued for isolated places in Balangir, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur on June 17-18, sultry weather conditions may persists in Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri till June 21.
