India orders school water bells to beat heat
India's capital, New Delhi, is preparing for a heatwave, with schools ordered to take measures to prevent dehydration among students. The measures include ringing 'water bells' at regular intervals to remind students to drink water.
New Delhi schools must ring regular bells to remind students to drink water as the city prepares for heatwave conditions. The Delhi education directorate has issued guidelines asking schools to adopt several measures to shield students from the heat, including avoiding outdoor physical activities and conducting awareness sessions on hydration. The temperature in New Delhi is expected to rise to 41-43 degrees Celsius later this week. The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'yellow alert' for Delhi, indicating a likelihood of a heatwave. Schools have also been asked to implement a 'buddy system' where students look out for each other's physical wellbeing. The measures aim to prevent dehydration among students.
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