Overview
- The Delhi government, which issued new school directives Friday, ordered all institutions to file heat-safety compliance by May 2.
- Schools must ring a “water bell” every 45–60 minutes, ensure safe chilled drinking water, and appoint a nodal officer to monitor heat rules.
- Outdoor assemblies, classes, and sports are paused during the heatwave, with short lessons on heat stress and a buddy system to spot early symptoms.
- The DDMA-led Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 brings over 30 hospital cool rooms, 339 stocked health centres, 330 ambulances on standby, and new water points across the city.
- Parents are urged to dress children in light cotton, follow class WhatsApp updates, and report lapses to school leaders or the district magistrate.