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Patna DM orders rescheduling of classes for up to Class 5 amid Bihar heatwave
District Magistrate Tyagarajan SM directed all government and private schools, along with Anganwadi centres in Patna district, to reschedule academic timings so no activities for students up to Class V occur after 12:30 PM from April 21 to April 25, 2026. Older students will remain at school as per the existing schedule. Simultaneously, IMD Patna issued a heatwave warning for large parts of Bihar, with temperatures expected to reach 40-42°C and to rise further between April 22 and 24.
Why It Matters
The order prioritizes child health during extreme heat, potentially affecting school operations for several days. Combined with the heatwave warning, it signals a heightened public health risk requiring both educational and weather-related precautions.
Timeline
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IMD Patna issues heatwave warning for large parts of Bihar
April 21, 2026
The India Meteorological Department's Meteorological Centre in Patna issued a heatwave warning for large parts of the state. Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail across Northwest, Central, and East Bihar in the coming days, with temperatures expected to rise to 40°C–42°C and high humidity increasing the 'feels-like' temperature. Regions likely to be severely affected include West and East Champaran, Gopalganj, Siwan, Saran, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Madhubani, Sitamarhi, Vaishali, Samastipur, Patna, and several other districts. The department expects temperatures to rise further between April 22 and 24. Residents are advised to avoid outdoor activity during peak hours, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and take precautions for vulnerable groups.
Patna DM issues order to reschedule classes up to Class V due to heatwave
April 21, 2026
District Magistrate Tyagarajan SM issued an order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita directing all government and private schools, as well as Anganwadi centres in Patna district, to ensure no academic activities for students up to Class V are conducted after 12:30 PM. The directive applies from April 21, 2026, to April 25, 2026, and entails immediate adjustment of schedules by school authorities. Students above Class VI are to stay at school as per the existing schedule.