Surviving summer school days in Peshawar is no easy task. The sun’s really cranking up the heat and it's relentless. Everyone's feeling it, especially the students. When summer rolls around, our routines get flipped upside down. We’re up with the sun, hitting school early, but once it gets higher, oh boy, does it get hot!
As of this week, Peshawar has been hitting highs of 40°C, with lows still around 27°C. Even the forecast shows no break in sight, with daytime temperatures continuing between 37°C to 38°C. Some mornings start with clouds or even spotty thunderstorms, but the humidity only makes things feel worse once the sun comes out.
The first few hours are alright, but soon, it’s like sitting in a steam room. Classrooms turn into saunas, and trust me, both students and teachers are sweating buckets. And those heavy backpacks? Such a drag, especially for the poor kids stuck on the top floors. Climbing those stairs in this heat? Pure torture.
During breaks, finding shade is like hunting for treasure, and the ground feels like it’s about to melt under our feet. By the time the school day wraps up, the sun is blazing, and we’re all lined up, totally tired and sweaty, just trying to get to our rides and go home.
Concentration is nearly impossible with this heat—it really zaps our energy. Sometimes, even the teachers skip teaching just to escape the heat. With all those kids crammed into one room, there’s hardly any air. Honestly, being outside feels better than being in class most days.
Most schools don’t have ACs, so we’ve got to be resourceful. Some kids bring in those small fans, while others whip up paper ones from their notebooks. Frozen water bottles are a must, and we’ve all got cloths for wiping our faces. We do whatever we can to get through the heat.
If I were the principal, I’d shorten the school day—like 4 to 5 hours instead of the usual 6 or 7. I’d move kids from the hotter floors to cooler places, and if we could, I’d get ACs installed. Even the teachers deserve a break from this oppressive heat!
We even joke about this Heat Monster of Peshawar—an invisible beast that gets stronger as the day goes on. It drains our energy, fogs our minds, and tries to ruin our school days. But we fight back with cold drinks, fans, and our own determination.
Despite the blazing sun and sweat-soaked days, students in Peshawar keep showing up and giving it their all. But honestly, schools and officials really need to step up and help us out. Every kid deserves a cool, safe space to learn, no matter how hot it gets outside.
Muhammad Shayan: The writer is a grade 10 student with a creative mindset and a passion for learning.
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