The Punjab government has announced that summer vacations in schools will begin from June 1, subject to the increase in temperatures and health concerns for students and staff.
The Secretary of School Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo indicated that the schedule could be reviewed if temperatures continue to increase, said Express News.
“If temperatures increase unusually, vacations could start a week before,” Wattoo said. “This step prioritizes the health of students, teachers and parents, since intense heat can severely affect educational activities.”
The decision occurs in the midst of growing world concerns about climate change, which continues to interrupt climatic patterns worldwide.
Pakistan, in particular, is among the countries most vulnerable to climate -related disasters.
Experts have warned that the increase in temperatures is affecting multiple sectors, including education, health and economy, and every year that happens is more intense thermal waves.
According to weather evaluations, Pakistan faces the worst part of global warming, and their impacts are becoming more and more serious, which affects daily life and infrastructure.
The Government has urged schools and parents to monitor updates, since any change in vacation schedule will immediately communicate depending on evolving climatic conditions.
Until the holidays begin, the authorities have also been urged to guarantee uninterrupted access to clean drinking water in schools and universities, prohibit outdoor activities and instruct students who wear light and baggy clothes.
In addition, the PDMA has requested a better ventilation in the classroom, fans that work and cooling systems, and the establishment of first aid counter with staff with personnel trained in heat waves.
Coordination with the District Disaster Management authorities has been emphasized to guarantee the timely flow of information.
In addition, dry climatic conditions continue through Punjab, with temperatures constantly rising as summer heat intensifies.
