India, May 22 -- Rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions across several parts of India have forced administrations to revise school schedules and announce precautionary measures to protect students from extreme summer heat and related health risks during daytime academic activities.

Patna Schools Timing Changed Due to Heatwave

The Patna District Administration has revised school timings because of rising temperatures and severe heatwave conditions across the district. The decision was taken to protect students from extreme heat exposure and related health risks during daytime hours.

The order was issued by District Magistrate Dr Tyagarajan S.M. under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.

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