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Heat above 44C forces India states to move school vacations and shift daily timings earlier
India
Published on 27 April 2026
Several states are shortening afternoons to protect kids
As temperatures cross 44°C, multiple Indian states have preponed school summer vacations and changed daily schedules to reduce students’ exposure to extreme heat. Reports mention revisions in places like Patna, Kota, Dehradun, Noida and Ghaziabad, where school activities are being pushed to earlier hours so children avoid the harsh afternoon sun.
- States preponed summer vacations due to soaring temperatures above 44°C
- School timings in several cities shifted to earlier hours
- Changes aim to limit students’ exposure to afternoon heat
- Heatwave conditions are driving local academic calendar adjustments
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