Indian travellers are facing a summer airfare shock, with many routes seeing 40-50% higher prices. The jump is being attributed to rising jet fuel costs and tighter seat availability. Travellers are adjusting plans by shortening international trips to nearby destinations like Thailand and Vietnam, or switching to cooler Indian hill stations to beat the heat.
An intense heatwave across India is forcing schools to adjust routines as temperatures cross 44°C. Multiple states have moved classes to early mornings, announced early summer vacations, or ordered temporary closures. Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra are among those changing school hours, while Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Tripura have preponed holidays or shut schools to protect students.
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