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Amid Heat Wave Predictions, Delhi Government's Advisory To Schools

In anticipation of a heatwave in Delhi, the government has issued guidelines to schools in the city.
By Jitendra Jangid Apr 14, 2023, 09:53 IST
The Delhi Government on Wednesday issued guidelines to schools in the wake of heatwave predictions in the national capital. The circular issued by the government stated that all the schools in Delhi recognized under the Directorate of Education (DoE) have to ensure that there is no student assembly in the schools during the afternoon shift. “As the daytime temperature in Delhi crosses more than 40 degrees Celsius during the summer season this is detrimental to the health of the children and adolescents studying in schools. The rise in temperature in NCR has led to the increased instance of heat-related illness," it said. “All Govt/Govt aided/Pvt unaided schools recognized under the Directorate of Education will have to ensure availability of drinking water to students in the schools. Students should be given water breaks during classes," the circular mentioned. The Directorate of Education also mentioned that the schools have to sensitise students to cover their heads during day time. “Sensitize students to cover their heads (use an umbrella, hat, cap, towel and other traditional head gears) during direct exposure to sunlight) when coming or leaving the school). Schools will have to report to a nearby hospital or health facility if any student has a case of heat-related illness," it added. RELATED NEWS UGC NET Result 2023 Declared For December Session at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, How to Check UGC Invites Suggestion on Draft Guidelines For Incorporating Indian Knowledge Systems In Higher Education Syllabus On Wednesday, the maximum temperature recorded was at 36.7 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal for this time of the year. The city recorded a maximum of 36.8 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the highest this summer season so far. Meanwhile, with the continuance of the heat spell across Odisha, morning classes began for Class I to 12 students across the state on Tuesday. The timing of morning classes will now be from 7 am to 11.30 am. The state government has allowed the district collectors to change school timings keeping in view the local heat conditions. The schools have also been asked to ensure the provision of drinking water and other facilities required to beat the heat.

In anticipation of a heatwave in Delhi, the government has issued guidelines to schools in the city. According to the circular, all schools under the Directorate of Education (DoE) in Delhi are required to ensure that there are no student assemblies during the afternoon shift. This is due to the fact that daytime temperatures in Delhi often exceed 40 degrees Celsius during the summer months, which can be detrimental to the health of students. The rise in temperature has resulted in an increase in heat-related illnesses in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The circular also mandates that all government, government-aided, and private-unaided schools recognized under the DoE must provide drinking water to students and allow water breaks during classes. Additionally, schools are required to sensitize students to cover their heads during the day, and to report any cases of heat-related illness to a nearby hospital or health facility.

On Wednesday, the maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 36.7 degrees Celsius, which is slightly above normal for this time of year. The city had experienced a maximum temperature of 36.8 degrees Celsius the previous day, which was the highest recorded so far this summer.

In Odisha, which is also experiencing a heat spell, morning classes for students in grades I to XII began on Tuesday. The state government has allowed district collectors to adjust school timings to account for local heat conditions. Schools are also required to provide drinking water and other facilities to help students cope with the heat.

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