Gurgaon, May 23 (PTI) In view of scorching heat wave conditions, the Deputy Commissioner Gurgaon announced that all government schools will function from 8 AM to 1.30 PM from May 25 to June 1.

The city witnessed a hot day today, with the maximum and minimum temperatures settling at 43 and 27 degrees Celsius respectively.

Deputy Commissioner, Gurgaon, Vinay Pratap Singh in his order said, "the timings in all government schools in the city will be from 8 AM to 1.30 PM from May 25 onwards till summer vacations begin, that is, June 1."

There are hundreds of government schools located in posh and old parts of the city.

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