New Delhi, May 29 -- Lieutenant governor TS Sandhu on Wednesday reviewed heatwave relief measures across Delhi and directed authorities to strengthen support for vulnerable groups, including rickshaw-pullers, daily wage workers, commuters, as well as animals and birds exposed to extreme temperatures.

During a meeting attended by senior officials, including the divisional commissioner, Sandhu was briefed on a series of new interventions introduced to tackle the scorching heat. These include mandatory hourly water reminders in schools, hydration points at metro stations, markets and bus stands, and cool roof projects at ISBT Kashmere Gate and vulnerable slum clusters, officials familiar with the discussions said.

The revenue department in...