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Heatwave Pushes Andalusian Schools to Dismiss Students at 12:00

Temperature alerts across multiple Andalusian provinces trigger heat protocols requiring parental approval for early student release.

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Overview

  • Sevilla reached 40°C on Thursday, prompting some schools to activate the Junta de Andalucía’s heat protocol.
  • Under the protocol, students may leave at 12:00 local time when AEMET issues orange or red alerts, though schools cannot dismiss earlier.
  • Parental or guardian authorization is mandatory for any early dismissal, and schools must record the exact departure time.
  • Many centers are also rescheduling outdoor activities, deploying shading devices and reinforcing hydration and other precautions for vulnerable groups.
  • Orange warnings persist in Sevilla into Friday and yellow alerts cover Córdoba, Jaén and Huelva as high temperatures are expected through the weekend.