Bhubaneswar: Due to severe heatwave conditions in the state, the district administrations of Khurda, Nayagarh, and Deogarh have announced a temporary closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres from April 20 to 23. Angul has also closed its schools from April 20 to 22.
Collectors of the four districts have instructed education officials to implement these orders immediately, prioritizing the health and safety of students, teachers, and staff amid rising temperatures.
For examinations already scheduled, authorities have been directed to conduct them only during morning hours to reduce exposure to extreme heat.
Previously, the state government had declared holidays for schools and colleges in eight districts: Sambalpur, Nuapada, Jharsuguda, Subarnapur, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Boudh, and Mayurbhanj.
Meanwhile, temperatures have soared above 40 degrees Celsius in 13 districts, with Jharsuguda recording the highest at 43.3 degrees Celsius.
