Jharkhand govt allows schools to resume classes from May 13

The Jharkhand government on Friday issued an order, allowing all schools to resume classes from May 13, an official said. Classes had been suspended up to grade 8 since April 29 in the wake of a severe heatwave across the state. However, classes were allowed from 7 am to 11.30 am for grades 9-12, excluding prayer meetings, sports and other activities, he said.

"In view of the change in weather, classes above kindergarten in government, non-government aided and non-aided, and all private schools will be running as per the schedule with effect from May 13," according to the order issued by the School Education and Literacy Department.

For the past two days, various regions of the state have been experiencing occasional light to moderate rainfall, offering a welcome relief from the ongoing heatwave.


According to the Meteorological Department, there is a likelihood that maximum temperatures will remain stable in significant areas of Jharkhand over the next three to four days.

(With PTI inputs)