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Odisha Announces Early Summer Vacation from April 27 Due to Heatwave

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced early summer vacation for all schools from April 27 due to a severe heatwave. The decision applies to government, government-aided, and private schools, though pre-scheduled exams and official work will continue. The India Meteorological Department has issued heatwave warnings across multiple states, with temperatures reaching 40-45°C. A separate incident reported a heatstroke death in Kerala, highlighting the severity of the conditions.

Key Points: Odisha CM Declares Early Summer Vacation Amid Heatwave

  • Odisha announces early summer vacation from April 27 for all schools
  • Decision made due to severe heatwave across state
  • Pre-scheduled exams and official work to continue as planned
  • IMD reports temperatures of 40-45°C in multiple states
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Odisha CM announces early summer vacation from April 27 amid heatwave

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces early summer vacation for schools from April 27 due to severe heatwave. IMD warns of temperatures up to 45°C.

"Keeping the safety of children in mind, the Chief Minister has taken this decision. - Odisha's Information and Public Relations Department"

New Delhi, April 24

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday announced early summer vacation in schools across the state due to the prevailing heatwave.

As per the order, all government, government-aided and private schools will remain closed from April 27, while pre-scheduled examinations and official work will continue as planned.

The Chief Minister has approved the related proposal from the School and Mass Education Department.

In a post on X, the state's Information and Public Relations Department wrote, "Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has announced an early summer vacation keeping in view the severe heatwave currently sweeping through the state. Keeping the safety of children in mind, the Chief Minister has taken this decision. The Chief Minister has approved the related proposal from the School and Mass Education Department. According to this decision, all government, government-aided, and private schools in the state will remain closed from April 27. However, previously scheduled examinations, census work, and other office tasks will continue as before."

Meanwhile, rising temperatures continue to impact several parts of the country. In a separate incident, a 37-year-old man undergoing treatment for sunstroke died on Thursday, highlighting the severity of the heat conditions.

The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar, a native of Pallippoyil in Kannur.

The incident occurred around 11 am on Wednesday while Sunil was engaged in digging a well at his house. He later collapsed and was rushed to a nearby clinic in Pallippoyil before being shifted to a private hospital. Though his condition initially showed signs of improvement, he passed away early in the morning.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heatwave warnings for multiple regions, with temperatures in several states ranging between 40°C and 45°C. Similar conditions have been reported in parts of Odisha, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh, among others.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), maximum temperatures ranging between 40°C and 45°C were recorded over most parts of Vidarbha, many areas of Marathwada and Madhya Pradesh, and at several places in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh.

IMD said similar conditions were observed at isolated places over interior Odisha, Rayalaseema, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Gujarat, while temperatures remained in the 36°C-40°C range over most other parts of the country, except parts of the western Himalayan region and Northeast India, where readings were below 36°C.

The weather agency added that maximum temperatures were markedly above normal in parts of Himachal Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh. They were appreciably above normal in several parts of Jharkhand, East Uttar Pradesh, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, among others.

IMD further stated that above-normal temperatures were recorded in parts of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka and other regions, while near-normal conditions prevailed over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Gujarat, coastal Karnataka and Lakshadweep.

- ANI

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Ravi K
Good move by Majhi ji. But I wish the government would also provide some relief to outdoor workers like rickshaw pullers, construction labourers, and farmers who have no choice but to work in this scorching sun. Breaking news about the man in Kannur dying while digging a well is deeply saddening. Heatwaves are becoming more brutal each year—we need long-term solutions, not just reactive measures.
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Arjun K
As a teacher in Bhubaneswar, I welcome this decision wholeheartedly. The temperature in our classroom was touching 40°C during afternoon sessions—students were literally dripping with sweat. But I'm concerned about the continuity of learning. Hope the department releases a proper schedule for online classes or assignments to make up for this break. Missing a month of school will hit board exam students hard.
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Suresh O
Heatwave is real. I'm from interior Odisha and we've already had two heatstroke deaths in my village this week alone. Many schools here don't even have proper drinking water facilities, forget about coolers or ACs. CM's decision is timely, but what about the upcoming elections? People standing in long queues under the sun—that's a separate crisis waiting to happen. 😰
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James A
Interesting to see how Indian states adapt to extreme weather. In the US, we'd probably just crank up the AC and keep schools running. But I guess infrastructure varies a lot here—many rural schools don't have basic cooling. Makes sense to prioritize child safety over attendance. Hope this doesn't become an annual trend though; kids need their education.
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Naveen S
A good decision no doubt, but I have one small criticism: why only Odisha? The IMD report clearly

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