Bhubaneswar: After a brief suspension of classes due to heatwave conditions, the Khordha district administration on Thursday ordered the reopening of schools from April 24, 2026.

Khordha Collector Amrit Ruturaj directed all schools, including private institutions, and Anganwadi centres to reopen with revised timings from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The directive will remain in force until further orders.

Notably, the district administration had earlier ordered the temporary closure of schools from April 20 to 23 amid rising daytime temperatures.

Meanwhile, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said a proposal regarding the summer vacation schedule for educational institutions across the state has already been sent to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). He added detailed discussions have been held on the matter.

The state continues to reel under intense heatwave conditions. Jharsuguda recorded the highest temperature at 43.4°C till 2:30 PM, followed by Sambalpur at 42.6°C. The capital city, Bhubaneswar, registered 41.8°C during the same period.