Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 25 (HBTV): Amid soaring temperatures, the office of the District Elementary Education has ordered government and private schools in Kamrup Metro District to reschedule their timings effective from May 27.  

According to a release from the office of the District Elementary Education, these are the new timings for school: The timings for lower primary schools will be 7.30 am to 12 pm; for Middle English schools, it will be 7.30 am to 12.30 pm; for higher secondary schools, the timings for school will be 7.30 am to 1 pm. 

These changes were implemented by the district office of Elementary Education following orders from the deputy commissioner of Kamrup district. These instructions were given due to the continuous rise in levels of mercury.

The release also outlined additional instructions to ensure students' well-being during the heat wave, such as conducting morning assembly in classes or shaded areas, proper arrangement of electricity and fans, medical assistance, allowing students to wear sandals instead of shoes and preventing students from wearing blazers, ties or waistcoats.    

Meanwhile, in view of heat waves and unpleasant weather, the India Meteorological Department  has issued a red alert for Delhi and other parts of North India.  

According to the latest data from IMD, Barmer district of Rajasthan with 48.8 degrees Celsius recorded the highest temperature in the nation on Friday.  

Yesterday, the maximum temperatures were in the range of 44-47°C in many places in Rajasthan, some places over West Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat state and in isolated pockets in southwest Uttar Pradesh. 

The scorching heat has disrupted normal life. Intense heat has raised cases of heat and brain stroke patients in hospitals. Doctors are advising patients suffering from heart and other serious diseases to keep themselves hydrated and avoid travelling during the daytime in the wake of heat stroke cases.  

(ANI) This is a syndicated news feed. HBTV has edited it for clarity.