Delhi schools to not conduct assembly in afternoon amid heatwave

The advisory released by the government will be followed by all the schools recognized under the directorate of education.

Delhi government has directed schools not to conduct assembly in the Afternoon. The government has released advisory asking schools to implement the same amid the rising temperature in the National Capital. The government has issued an advisory for schools in view of the heat wave predictions. The order will be followed by all the schools recognized under the directorate of education. According to the official guidelines, schools in the national capital will not be conducting assembly in the Afternoon.

Delhi's temperature crosses 40 degrees Celsius during the daytime and the weather department has also predicted heatwaves in the national capital. Considering the soaring temperature, the government has asked schools to ensure drinking water and follow other guidelines as issued.

A circular issued by the Delhi government states, "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."

Further, the Directorate of Education in its circular mentioned that schools must ensure that all schools have proper drinking water facility, students should cover their heads, and schools must also report to a nearby hospital or health facility if any student has a case of heat-related illness.

"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. Sensitize students to cover their heads (use an umbrella, hat, cap, towel, and other traditional head gear) during direct exposure to sunlight) when coming or leaving the school," the circular stated.

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