There are calls for a drastic overhaul of educational calendars because Pakistani students are losing weeks of study annually due to school disruptions brought on by extreme weather connected to climate change.
In order to protect children from the health hazards of learning in overcrowded classrooms without basic heating, cooling, or ventilation systems, schools have had to close due to extreme heat, toxic smog, and unexpected cold snaps.
Temperatures in Punjab reached 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) during a nationwide heatwave in May, which caused some provinces to reduce school hours or begin summer vacations earlier than usual.
