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| Scorching Heat: Odd timings of private schools irks children | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, May 18: With abrupt increase in the temperature in Jammu, parents of school going children have sought early summer vacation so that children can be saved from intense heat wave that climaxes when most schools close for the days at 2 PM.
A group of parents told early times that the very idea of summer vacation is to save school going children from the intense heat wave which is prevalent in Jammu region these days. "Keeping in view that the temperature in Jammu is hovering several degrees above normal, it would be judicious for the authorities to call for early summer break in schools" said Sunaina Devi, mother of students of a city private school. It is pertinent to mention here that several schools are conduction examination at this point in time, further making lives of young children difficult. "Intense heat coupled with power cuts are making it difficult for the students to prepare for exams" averred another parent.
Doctors advise that children should stay indoors especially during noon when temperatures in Jammu range between 41-45 degrees. "Heat stroke and dehydration are common especially among children exposed to sun for prolonged hours" said a physician.
When contacted, senior officer of the school education department admitted that there is scorching heat and children were facing difficulties, put blame on the higher authorities for not closing the schools early.
Director school education Jammu Smitha Sethi couldn't be contacted for her comments. |
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