The Himachal Pradesh Education Department adjusted school timings from 7:30 am to 1 pm due to an IMD-issued heatwave warning. Schools were directed to provide two breaks and adequate water. Local authorities were empowered to make decisions as per conditions. Amarjeet Sharma, Director of Higher Education, stated that staff and teachers were on alert. The heatwave affected districts including Una, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur. The measures will continue during the IMD heatwave yellow alert.