Ludhiana, July 18 -- The students at Government Primary Smart School in Machhiwara have been struggling without electricity for the past two days, forcing them to attend classes in extreme heat and humidity.

With temperatures remaining high and humidity making conditions uncomfortable across Punjab, the prolonged power outage has left young students studying in difficult circumstances. Children from classes 1 to 5 have been using their books and notebooks to fan themselves.

School staff said the problem began after the installation of prepaid smart electricity meters a few months ago. According to a teacher, the electricity supply was disconnected after the prepaid balance was exhausted, leaving the school without fans, lights and even ...