Rajasthan Cold Wave: Schools Closed, Timings Changed Amid Freezing Temperatures

• Rajasthan faces severe cold wave with temperatures dropping below freezing in some areas.
• District administrations in Jaipur, Dausa, Deeg, Hanumangarh, Jalore, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Bharatpur, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu have announced school closures.
• Holidays extended for students up to Class 5 in Jaipur (Jan 12-13), Nagaur and Bharatpur (Jan 12-13), and Sikar (until Jan 17).
• Schools closed for students up to Class 8 in Dausa, Deeg, Hanumangarh (Monday), Jalore (Jan 12-14), Jaisalmer (until Jan 14), and Jhunjhunu (until Jan 13).
• School timings for higher classes (9-12) changed in Jaisalmer (10 AM-4 PM) and Sikar (11 AM-4 PM for Class 6-12).

Why It Matters: Intense cold wave in Rajasthan leads to widespread school closures and revised timings for student safety.