Bhubaneswar: While schools across Odisha will reopen on June 18 after summer vacation, the Sonepur administration has suspended classes in all Anganwadi centres, schools, colleges, technical institutions, and other educational institutions in the district until June 20 to protect stu
dents from the scorching temperatures.
“As the heatwave condition conditions persist in Sonepur district, it is hereby ordered that all the Anganwadi Centres (AWCs), Schools, Colleges, Technical Institutions and other educational institutions will remain closed until 0t.20.06.2026,” the notification issued by the office of District Magistrate said on Wednesday.
This comes amid a heatwave warning for western Odisha districts by India Meteorological Department for two days.
While regular classes have been suspended, the administration clarified that all previously scheduled examinations will proceed as planned. To minimise students’ exposure to the peak afternoon heat, these examinations will be conducted strictly during morning hours. “The Heads of the Institutions are instructed to ensure adequate provisions of safe drinking water and necessary heat-wave precautionary measures for students and staff,” it added.