School timings in Patna extended after weather improves

In light of improved weather conditions, the Patna district administration has announced an extension of school hours by 45 minutes starting May 1.

By Jitendra Jangid May 1, 2023, 13:17 IST

Keeping in view the improved weather conditions, the Patna district administration has decided to extend the school timing by 45 minutes from Monday (May 1). A notice issued from the office of the District Magistrate said that private and government schools will open till 11.30 AM from May 1 onwards. With this, the school timing in Patna will be 6.30 AM to 11.30 AM. On April 18, District Magistrate Chandra Shekher Singh had announced to reduce the school timing from 11.30 AM to 10.45 AM as the maximum temperature of Patna reached above 43 degrees Celsius. Due to reduced school timing, they have reduced the period of one subject from 45 to 30 minutes. Now, with the increase of school timing, the timing of the learning period will increase accordingly and it will help to complete the syllabus on time. In the last few days, the temperature has fallen in the district. On Sunday, the residents of Patna experienced rain and winds in the city giving huge relief from the hot and humid atmosphere. The maximum temperature of Patna on Sunday was 36 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature was 24 degrees.

In light of improved weather conditions, the Patna district administration has announced an extension of school hours by 45 minutes starting May 1. According to a notice from the office of the District Magistrate, both private and government schools will now be open until 11:30 AM.

As a result, the school schedule in Patna will be from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Previously, District Magistrate Chandra Shekher Singh had reduced school hours from 11:30 AM to 10:45 AM due to the high temperature, which had risen above 43 degrees Celsius. This led to the reduction of the subject period from 45 to 30 minutes.

However, with the increase in school hours, the length of the learning periods will be adjusted accordingly, allowing for the timely completion of the syllabus. In recent days, the temperature has dropped in the district, and on Sunday, residents experienced rain and winds, bringing relief from the hot and humid weather.

The maximum temperature in Patna on Sunday was 36 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature was 24 degrees Celsius.

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