Due to a severe heatwave, all government and private schools in Assam's Kamrup district, including Guwahati, will remain closed from September 24 to September 27, 2024. This decision aims to protect students from the adverse effects of extreme temperatures and ensure their health and safety.

The district elementary education officer has said various incidents of ill-health and fainting of students have been reported from multiple schools due to excessive heat and dehydration.

This was 7.1 and 9.3 degree celsius more than the normal temperatures. Shillong and Cherrapunjee, situated atop 1,500 meters, are visited by tourists during the summer due to the cold climate but the rise in temperatures in the past few years have disappointed the visitors and affected tourism.

Schools across Bihar, Assam, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand have announced closures for various reasons. Check out the dates here. Students and parents advised to contact schools for any queries.

Before announcing the holidays, the district administration ordered a change in school timings to reduce students' exposure during the peak afternoon hours.

Due to extreme heatwave conditions, the District Elementary Education Officer (DEEO) of Kamrup (Metro) has closed all schools for the well-being of students for the next four days. Check when physical classes will resume in the state.

In response to the escalating temperatures and the resulting health hazards, schools in the Kamrup Metro district will be closed from September 24 to 27, 2024. This precautionary measure, approved by the District Commissioner,