Several students faint at Bihar school amid heatwave

PATNA: Several students fainted due to heatwave conditions during assembly prayers at a school in Bihar's Sheikhpura on Wednesday.
The students were later admitted to a hospital for medical attention and treatment.
Suresh Prasad, head master of Middle School, Mankaul said, "The 6-7 students fainted when the assembly prayers were going on, due to extreme heat.We tried to provide first aid. Students are facing a lot of difficulties."
"Due to rising temperature, the students are facing difficulties. The students admitted here are stable now," said Dr Rajnikanth Kumar, Sadar Hospital, Sheikhpura.
"Students should be hydrated always. They should drink as much water as possible. It is recommended to not come out in the heat. Water bottles should be carried by all the students," said Dr Satyendra, Sadar Hospital, Sheikhpura.