Srinagar, May 29 -- The education authorities in Kashmir have said there was no need of early summer break in the valley schools as the heatwave has abated.

Director school education, Kashmir, GN Itoo said that the weather has improved considerably.

"There is no plan (for summer break) as the weather has improved for the past two-three days. There was a heatwave for some days earlier but we have already changed the timings with classes in Srinagar schools starting from 8.30 and those beyond Srinagar from 9.00 am," Itoo said.

Owing to the heatwave-like conditions across Kashmir since May 18 with temperatures hovering 6-8 degrees above normal, there were demands of early summer breaks in Kashmir.

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