New Delhi: With the temperature rising in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has released a direct message to schools and parents. She has posted on X asking for a compliance report from all schools.
In her post on X, she said, “In view of the rising temperatures, all schools in Delhi have been directed to submit a compliance report to the Directorate of Education by 2 May in accordance with the IMD Heat Wave Action guidelines.”
She added that every school is being asked to ensure safe drinking water, designated nodal officers, and to take all necessary preventive measures for students. She also urged parents to send children in light cotton clothing, remain connected with class WhatsApp groups, and report any concerns related to the school administration immediately.
In view of the rising temperatures, all schools in Delhi have been directed to submit a compliance report to the Directorate of Education by 2 May in accordance with the IMD Heat Wave Action guidelines.
Every school is being asked to ensure safe drinking water, designated nodal… pic.twitter.com/gf78EoHXdB
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) April 24, 2026
Government directives and parental cooperation
Rekha Gupta said that the government is working its best to ensure student well-being, and if parents have concerns related to the school, they can directly approach the district magistrate.
The directive from the Chief Minister sharpens the earlier advisory, which was issued by the Directorate of Education after a yellow alert for heatwave conditions was flagged by the IMD in the capital. All schools across the capital have been told to rework their routine to limit heat exposure. It has been advised that outdoor assemblies have to be cut short or moved indoors and that open-air classes are off the table.
‘Water Bell’ system and safety protocols
A key addition is the introduction of the “water bell” system, which will serve as a reminder after every 45 to 60 minutes for students to hydrate themselves. Schools have been advised to provide multiple safe drinking water access points. The guidelines go beyond the infrastructure with classrooms as part of a wider awareness on spotting heat stress, basic first aid guidance, and daily advisories shared with parents through WhatsApp groups.
Outdoor activities are completely off the table. The schools have been asked to put heatwave precaution material prominently across corridors, notice boards, and classrooms. The new addition done by the Chief Minister is accountability. Schools have been given a deadline, i.e. May 2, to prove they are aware of the guidelines and actively get their implementation done.