Hyderabad, Nov. 9 -- Schools in Hyderabad and other Telangana districts may switch to a 5-day week with Saturday holidays if the government accepts the proposal.

Malka Komaraiah, a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) representing the Teacher Constituency, submitted the proposal in view of the El Nino impact and concerns over water availability and climatic conditions.

Compensation for Saturdays

In a letter, the MLC highlighted the possible impact of El Nino.

To compensate for the loss of Saturday working hours, the MLC suggested extending school timings by approximately 35 to 40 minutes from Monday to Friday. The adjustment would help schools in Hyderabad and other districts to complete the required instructional hours despite Sat...