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Heatwave in Punjab: Summer vacations to start early in the province

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LAHORE: Due to predictions of heatwaves across the province, the Punjab government has announced an early start to summer vacations for schools, beginning on May 25.

A notification stated, “Given the surge in temperature and heatwave in the province, all public and private schools shall remain closed for seven days with effect from 25th May 2024 to 31st May 2024.

READ MORE: Summer vacations announced across Pakistan; Details inside

Punjab Summer Vacations 2024 New Schedule

Summer Holidays Dates
Start of Summer Vacation May 25
End of Summer Vacation August 14

The Pakistan Meteorological Department has said that due to the presence of high pressure in the upper atmosphere, heatwave conditions are likely to develop over most parts of the country, especially over Punjab and Sindh from May 21.

It added that they will likely convert to severe heatwave conditions from May 23 to 27.

Day temperatures are likely to remain 4 to 6°C above normal in Punjab from May 21 to 23 and from 6 to 8°C from May 23 to 27.

Staff Reporter

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