Lucknow and Patna Schools Adjust Timings Due to Heatwave
Heatwave Alert: Lucknow, Patna Revise School Timings; No Classes After 12:30 PM
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In response to rising temperatures, schools in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and Patna, Bihar, have revised their schedules. Classes for students up to Class 8 in Lucknow will now run from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while Patna will have classes until 11:30 AM for younger students and until 12:30 PM for older ones, effective April 22, 2026.
- 01Lucknow schools will operate from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM due to heatwave.
- 02Patna schools will have classes until 11:30 AM for pre-primary to Class 5 and until 12:30 PM for Classes 6 to 8.
- 03The changes aim to protect students' health during extreme heat conditions.
- 04The new timings will be effective from April 22, 2026.
- 05Both districts are responding to government directives amid ongoing heatwave warnings.
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As temperatures soar in North and Central India, school timings are being adjusted to safeguard student health. In Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, the District Magistrate has mandated that all schools for students from pre-primary to Class 8 will conduct classes from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, effective April 22, 2026. This decision aims to mitigate the risks associated with the extreme heat. Similarly, in Patna, Bihar, the District Magistrate has issued a directive stating that classes for students up to Class 5 will end by 11:30 AM, while those in Classes 6 to 8 will finish by 12:30 PM. This measure is also set to commence on the same date and will remain in effect until April 25, 2026. Both districts are prioritizing the health and safety of students as heatwave conditions persist.
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These changes are crucial for student well-being, reducing the risk of heat-related illnesses during school hours.
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