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Nagpur Schools Brave 45°C Heatwave for Early Reopening
25 May
Summary
- Some Nagpur CBSE schools propose reopening on June 1 during extreme heat.
- Temperatures are already exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in the city.
- State board schools must reopen after June 26, following court intervention.
Some CBSE schools in Nagpur are contemplating an early reopening on June 1, a period known for intense summer heat. This proposal comes as temperatures in Nagpur are already surpassing 45 degrees Celsius, with forecasts indicating persistent dry heat. This move potentially exposes young students to dangerous weather conditions.
General guidelines for schools in the Vidarbha region typically stipulate a reopening date after June 26 to account for the severe summer climate. However, CBSE schools have historically deviated from this norm, often reopening around June 15.
A legal challenge related to the heatwave prompted the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court to question the early reopening of state board schools, securing a delay. Crucially, CBSE institutions were not involved in this petition and are therefore not subject to its outcome.
The state education department's local office maintains a policy of non-interference with the academic calendars of other educational boards. This effectively grants CBSE schools autonomy in deciding their reopening dates, leaving students vulnerable during the afternoon dispersal when heat is at its peak.
