School Timings Changed In Kashmir As Valley Reels Under Heatwave

Last Updated:May 23, 2025, 20:09 IST

Kashmir authorities revised school timings from May 26 due to a heatwave. Schools in Srinagar will operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

In response to the ongoing heatwave conditions, authorities in Kashmir have announced revised school timings across the valley, effective from May 26. According to an official order issued by the Directorate of School Education, Kashmir (DSEK), schools located within Srinagar’s municipal limits will now operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while those outside the municipal limits will function from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The directive will apply to all government and recognized private schools in the region. The order also emphasized that the revised schedule must be strictly followed by all institutions.

Currently, schools in Srinagar city begin at 9:00 AM, and those outside city limits start at 9:30 AM. The change has been prompted by an intense spell of heat affecting most parts of the Kashmir Valley.

On Thursday, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 34.4°C, which is nine degrees above normal, underscoring the severity of the ongoing weather conditions.

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