New Delhi- The heat wave in Delhi is continuously increasing. Keeping this in mind, the Directorate of Education (Health Branch) has issued a new guideline for all government, aided and private schools.
This guideline is an extension of the previous circular issued on March 27, 2025 and its main objective is to take care of the safety and health of the students. Firstly, there will be no afternoon assembly in schools now. Due to the strong sun and rising temperatures, this decision has been taken so that children can be protected from the sun. Apart from this, no classes will be held in open fields or grounds now. All classes will be held indoors only.
Outdoor Activities Prohibited
During a heat wave, all outdoor activities such as sports, running or other physical activities are stopped. Until the weather returns to normal, children will only participate in indoor activities.
Schools should ensure that clean and cold drinking water is available for children. All water coolers and RO systems should be in good condition. In addition, fans in all classrooms should be working properly and the rooms should be well ventilated.
‘Staff or parents should not sit in the hot sun’
Students will be given breaks to drink water from time to time to avoid dehydration. In addition, fire extinguishers should be in working condition in all corridors. Children will be encouraged to use hats, scarves or umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. It is important to ensure that no student, staff or parent sits in the hot sun or stays out for long periods of time.
If any student is suffering from heat related illness, ORS and first aid facilities will be available in the school itself. It will be mandatory to inform the nearest hospital or health centre about every such case. The pre-existing hygiene and safety norms will also be strictly followed. All these measures have been taken keeping in mind the safety and health of the students.
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