New Delhi, June 14 -- In view of the severe ongoing heatwave, the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council on Saturday extended holidays for schools up to class 8 for 15 more days and will resume on June 30.

The Uttar Pradesh government had earlier announced the reopening date of the schools as June 16, but due to severe heat in the state, the date has been postponed.

However, teachers, administrative staff and other academic and non-academic personnel are required to be present at the schools.

The academic activities will resume on July 1, 2025.

Earlier, UP Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak urged citizens to remain vigilant and take all necessary precautions amid the ongoing heatwave.

Addressing the escalating temperatures, Pathak h...