Chandigarh Extends Winter Vacations Until January 17 Amid Severe Cold and Fog

• Chandigarh schools (government, aided, private) will remain closed until January 17, 2026, due to ongoing cold and foggy weather.
• This extension follows previous orders on January 3 and January 9, with the same schedule and instructions applying.
• Punjab schools reopen January 15 for Makar Sankranti; Delhi schools closed until January 15 for nursery to grade 8.
• IMD reported minimum temperatures as low as 0-3 degrees Celsius in Patiala and Ballowal Saunkri.
• Dense to very dense fog is forecasted for Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab until January 15, with isolated dense fog until January 20.

Why It Matters: Chandigarh schools extend winter break to Jan 17 due to severe cold and fog, impacting regional education.