Punjab govt announces summer vacation for educational institutions from May 28
Education
All schools will conduct classes under reduced hours until May 28
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Punjab government on Tuesday announced summer vacation for educational institutions in Punjab.
Punjab's Education Minister, Rana Sikandar Hayat said that summer holidays in schools will begin from May 28. This decision will apply to all government and private schools.
Besides, the Punjab Education Department has also reduced school hours due to the rising temperatures.
He made the announcement through his official social media account, stating that government schools will now operate from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
All schools will conduct classes under reduced hours until May 28.
HEATWAVE ALERT
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast that a severe heatwave is expected to continue across the country during the current week due to the presence of a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere.
According to the Met Office, daytime temperatures in the southern half of the country including Sindh, southern Punjab, and Balochistan are expected to remain 4 to 6 degrees Celsius above normal from May 20 to 24.
In the upper half covering central and upper Punjab, Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, temperatures are likely to soar 5 to 7 degrees Celsius above normal during the same period.
Dust storms and gusty winds may occur at isolated locations in plain areas due to excessive heat.
The general public, especially children, women, and the elderly, are strongly advised to take precautionary measures against heat-related illnesses. People should avoid exposure to direct sunlight during daytime and stay well-hydrated.
