UP Govt Extends School Closure Till Jan 5 Amid Severe Cold Wave, Dense Fog

• Uttar Pradesh schools up to Class 12, across all boards, closed until January 5 due to severe cold wave and dense fog, announced CM Yogi Adityanath.
• Schools for Class 1-8 in most districts, including Lucknow, Mathura, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Noida, to remain closed until January 14, 2026, reopening January 15, 2026, if weather improves.
• Classes 10 and 12 to operate from 10 AM to 3 PM for board exam preparations; online classes suggested by some district officials.
• IMD issued a red alert, with temperatures expected to drop near zero; minimum temperatures are 4-6 degrees Celsius, and visibility is less than 20 meters.
• Strict legal action against private schools violating the closure order; parents advised to confirm official orders before sending children.

Why It Matters: UP schools closed until Jan 5 (Class 12) and Jan 14, 2026 (Class 1-8) due to severe cold.