UP Cold Wave Shuts Schools: Districts Order Closures Amid Dense Fog

• A severe cold wave and dense fog have gripped Uttar Pradesh, disrupting daily life and visibility.
• Varanasi district ordered the closure of all schools up to Class 5 for Friday due to the intensifying cold.
• Other districts like Prayagraj, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Meerut have also closed schools or revised timings.
• Sambhal district announced closure for all schools from nursery to Class 12 on December 26 and 27.
• Classes 9-12 have revised timings, with heating arrangements and heavy woollens allowed; IMD issued 'Yellow'/'Orange' alerts.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh schools face closures and revised timings due to severe cold wave and dense fog.