Further decisions will be made based on consultations with disaster management authorities. The move aims to protect children from high daytime temperatures, which have reached up to 43.6C.

BHUBANESWAR: State govt announced morning classes in the state from April 2 in view of the heatwave. The timings are yet to be announced. Earlier, state govt ordered morning classes in all anganwadi centres from 7 am to 9 am.
All anganwadi centres will remain closed if heatwave conditions worsen, and beneficiaries will be provided with dry rations instead of regular meals. District collectors have been instructed to ensure compliance with the revised schedule and take necessary precautions for the safety of children and staff.
On Tuesday, reviewing the heatwave situation, CM Mohan Charan Majhi asked officials to issue a SOP for school timings.
With Odisha reeling under an intense heatwave, the state govt was actively considering shifting the school timings to morning hours to protect students, school and mass education minister Nityananda Gond said on Sunday.
“The govt is closely monitoring the adverse weather situation and will hold discussions with the revenue and disaster management department before making a final decision on rescheduling school timings. The decision will be announced very soon,” Gond said.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange warnings for heatwaves in several western Odisha districts, while daytime temperatures in several districts were 5-7 degrees Celsius above normal. The highest day temperature of 43.6C was recorded in Boudh town on Sunday.
Prolonged exposure to extreme heat poses serious health risks, especially for young children. In the wake of the adverse weather, the state govt is reviewing the current school timings to ensure students are not subjected to the peak heat hours. “Day temperatures have been rising for the last few days, and it has been really difficult to go out after 10 am.
Apart from commuting to school, children get exposed to scorching heat during outdoor activities in the schools. The govt must take a decision on the school timings at the earliest for the safety of children,” said Pratima Bhol, a parent.