Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha start morning classes amid heatwave
With the heatwave pushing temperatures past 44 degrees Celsius, schools in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Odisha are now starting classes early in the morning to help students avoid the worst of the heat.
In some places like Tripura and parts of West Bengal, schools have closed entirely for now.
States set staggered school closures
Odisha kicks off summer break from April 27, while Chhattisgarh schools are shut from April 20 to June 15.
West Bengal (except Darjeeling) closed schools from April 22, and Tripura will stay closed until May 1.
Dehradun schools also close on April 27. Many states have moved to morning shifts and Delhi has canceled outdoor activities; Delhi and Uttarakhand even brought in a "Water Bell" system so students remember to stay hydrated during these scorching days.