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.

Schools in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district will be closed from September 24 to 27 due to excessive heat. The decision aims to protect students' health amid rising temperatures, following multiple reports of ill-health and fainting.

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.

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.