Srinagar, Jul 18: Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday said the government will soon take a decision on extending the summer vacation for schools in the Kashmir Valley in view of the ongoing heatwave.
“The government is monitoring the situation closely.
Schools are closed till Sunday, and we will take an appropriate decision regarding the vacation, keeping in mind the safety and well-being of our children,” Itoo told reporters.
The minister said the Valley has been recording unusually high temperatures over the past two days, unlike anything witnessed in previous years.
“Education is important, but the lives and safety of students are our top priority,” she added.
Itoo said the decision would be taken after assessing the prevailing weather conditions to ensure students are not exposed to extreme heat.
Schools across the Kashmir Division are currently observing summer vacation, which was announced from July 6 to July 19, 2026.
