Assam schools to start early amid rising heatwave
Facing a sudden heatwave, Assam has advanced school timings to 7:30 AM from Wednesday. Cities like Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur saw temperatures near 38°C. Days ago, the state saw heavy rains. IMD predicts below-normal monsoon rainfall for Northeast India this year, raising concerns about climate shifts and their impact on daily life, especially for students.