Government geared up to tackle severe heat, cold drinking water to be made available in DTC buses: CM Rekha Gupta

Employers directed to provide rest to workers from 1 PM to 4 PM: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

Mandatory to provide ORS to children before school dispersal, special arrangements in hospitals

Fire, power and water departments on alert mode, government ready for every emergency: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, April 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta on Monday said that the government is working with full preparedness at every level under the Heat Wave Action Plan. Clear guidelines have also been issued to all departments on this matter to ensure that people face minimum inconvenience during the severe heat.

While interacting with media persons at the Delhi Secretariat, the Chief Minister particularly emphasized three key measures. She informed that arrangements for cold drinking water will be made in all DTC buses through cold boxes so that any passenger can access water immediately whenever required during travel. In addition, water counters will also be installed near bus shelters, where cold drinking water and ORS solution will be made available free of cost.

Providing relief to workers, the Chief Minister said that through the Labour Department, all employers have been directed to ensure that workers are given rest between 1 PM and 4 PM and are not required to work under direct sunlight. At the same time, it will also be the responsibility of employers to arrange water, shade, and other essential facilities for them. Regarding schools, the Chief Minister issued clear instructions that the safety of children is the top priority. Adequate arrangements for drinking water, fans, and protection from heat must be ensured in schools. Every child must be given ORS solution before leaving school so that they get relief from the heat while returning home.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta informed that all ministries have been directed to ensure that these guidelines reach people associated with their respective sectors and are implemented strictly. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi and PWD have also been instructed to take special care of the health of sanitation workers and construction workers and to halt work during peak heat hours. She said that health services are fully prepared. Adequate arrangements of medicines and essential facilities have been made in all hospitals to deal with any emergency situation.

The Chief Minister also informed that the fire, power, and water departments have been put on alert mode to ensure uninterrupted supply of electricity and water across the city. All water resources will also be kept fully operational. Referring to the preparedness of the fire department, she said that the department is reaching every incident site swiftly with quick response vehicles, and not only are incidents being controlled, but continuous efforts are also being made to prevent them. The Chief Minister said that the government is fully prepared to deal with the heat wave, and the effort is to ensure that the people of Delhi face minimum difficulty during this summer season.