Thiruvananthapuram: In light of the abnormal rise in daytime temperatures and the risk of sunstroke, the state government has issued an order rescheduling the working hours of labourers engaged in outdoor work. 

The order issued by the Labour Commissioner directed that thelabourers should be granted a rest period from 12 pm till 3 pm.

The regulation will remain in effect until May 10, the order added.