Morning classes start in Odisha schools in view of heatwave

Bhubaneswar: As decided by the Odisha Government, morning classes for the students of Std-I to Std-XII commenced at schools and higher secondary schools across the state from today in view of the scorching summer.

The classes are being held from 7 AM to 11.30 AM.

The Collectors have been asked to change the timings as per the heatwave situation in their districts.

The school authorities have been directed to make arrangement of clean drinking water and other necessary facilities on the premises.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that maximum temperature (day temperature) is very likely to rise gradually by 2-3 degree Celsius during the next 2-3 days at a few places over the districts of Odisha.