The Punjab government has announced that all public and private schools in the province will start summer vacations from May 28 to protect students from the escalating heatwave. The decision, approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, follows consultations with the education department and other authorities.
Until the break begins, schools will follow revised timings of 7:30 am to 11:30 am to reduce exposure to extreme heat. This schedule is already in effect across Punjab as a precautionary measure.
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A senior official from the Punjab School Education Department emphasized that the move prioritizes student safety amid meteorological warnings of dangerously high temperatures in the coming days. The early closure aims to prevent heat-related illnesses such as heatstroke.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Disaster Management Authority has issued alerts for southern and central regions, urging citizens to avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours.
