Kota, the city renowned for its coaching centers, is grappled by a scorching heatwave. Considering current climatic conditions and the risk of heatstroke, all coaching institutions in Kota district have been instructed to refrain from conducting any activities between 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Coaching institutions are mandated to ensure that classes are scheduled before 12 PM or after 3 PM, complying fully with the state-level heat wave advisory.
View the PDF detailing this regulation
For now, students attend classes from 6 AM to 1 PM, followed by other sessions running till 8 PM. This schedule will remain until temperatures decline and relief from the intense heat is felt. During the peak heat hours from noon to 3 PM, no classes will take place, and students will stay in their hostels to avoid the scorching sun.
Source: aajtak
The heat in Kota is at such an extreme that with temperatures soaring between 47 to 48 degrees Celsius, the streets are deserted. People refrain from stepping out unless absolutely necessary. Schools have already been instructed to adjust their schedules for younger students, and similar measures are now extended to coaching center students. The sun is so fierce these days that you can scarcely bear to stand in it for a minute.
