LUCKNOW, June 29 -- With schools reopening for the new academic session, the basic education department has issued the Teachers' Guideline-2026 for Sensitising Students Towards Heat-related Illnesses, a department spokesperson said. Prepared under the directions of additional chief secretary, basic education and secondary education, Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, the objective is to equip teachers with the knowledge, skills and practical measures needed to protect students during heat waves. It also provides guidance on identifying the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, administering first aid, and ensuring students' safety. The initiative also includes awareness campaigns for students and parents through 'Do's and Don'ts' posters displayed in schools. The state government has directed every school to prepare a school heat action plan. Health nodal teachers will be designated in schools to coordinate heat wave-related activities. Orientation programmes will be conducted for teachers, staff and students. According to the guidelines, school timings will be determined in accordance with the government's directions. Morning assemblies, sports, physical education and other outdoor activities will be conducted before 10 am. During Orange or Red Heat Wave Alerts, all strenuous physical and outdoor activities will remain suspended. Instructions have been issued for special monitoring of students suffering from asthma, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, disabilities, or those who have recently suffered from fever or diarrhoea....