Impractical school guidelines trip up heatwave response View(s):By Sajeniya SathanandanDespite a collective commitment to student safety, a lack of infrastructure, water facilities and impractical guidelines have created a critical dilemma for professionals managing heat wave risks. While provincial schools deal with their respective provincial administrators, the ministry is directly responsible for addressing issues at national schools. Provincial schools can seek support from zonal education offices and provincial departments. While the unions are not opposed to the guidelines themselves, they claim that certain requirements are impractical for many schools. Dr Perera advises parents to give king coconut water, coconut water, kanji, and soup to protect students from the heat risks.

Source: Sunday Times April 11, 2026 07:04 UTC