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As Kerala temperature rises, schools to have 'water breaks'

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Thiruvananthapuram: With temperatures rising by the day in the state, the Kerala government plans to establish a "water-bell" system in schools to guarantee that pupils drink enough water to stay hydrated during the summer.

Under the new plan, all schools in the state would ring the bell twice at 10.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. to urge students to drink water.

Students would get a break lasting for five minutes each to sip water. According to General Education Department sources, climatic change is resulting in the unprecedented increase in temperatures in the state and so it is necessary to make sure children consume sufficient water during school hours.

"Under these circumstances, the water bell system is being introduced in schools. It will be implemented in schools across the state from February 20," they said.

This would help avoid dehydration and other subsequent health issues among children. Meanwhile, the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has issued an alert indicating above-normal maximum temperature in four districts-Kannur, Kottayam, Kozhikode and Alappuzha- on Saturday.

The agency also advised people against exposing the body to direct sunlight due to the risk of sunstrokes.


With PTI inputs

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