Delhi School Guidelines: The extreme heat and rising mercury levels in Delhi have raised the anxiety of parents and administration. The Directorate of Education has issued strict guidelines for all schools to protect students from heatstroke and dehydration. The aim of these rules is to ensure that the health of children is not compromised in the scorching sun.

Schools will now see these changes:

1. ‘Water Bell’ for hydration:

Every now in schools to remind children to drink water frequently 45 to 60 minutes A special ‘water bell’ will be rung at intervals of The school administration has been directed to make proper provision of cold and clean drinking water in the premises.

2. Restriction on external activities:

• Sports: All outdoor physical activities and sports have been suspended until further orders.


• Assembly: The morning prayer meeting will either be very short or will be held in a shaded or inner hall.


• Open Classes: There is a complete ban on holding any academic class under the open sky.

3. ‘Buddy System’ for Security:

In schools under a new initiative ‘Buddy System’ is being presented. In this, two students will take care of each other’s health and immediately inform the teacher in case of any problem.

4. Awareness and First Aid:

Schools will educate students about the symptoms of heatstroke. First aid facility will be kept ready round the clock in every school so that immediate treatment can be given if necessary.

Important information for parents:

The school administration will give every update regarding the weather to the parents through WhatsApp groups. Posters regarding heat protection methods will be posted on school notice boards.