Araria Schools Closed Till Jan 8 Due to Severe Cold; Bonfires & Blankets Distributed

• Araria district faces severe cold, prompting school closures for classes up to 8th grade until January 8, 2026.
• District Magistrate Vinod Duhan issued the order, citing health risks to young children from low temperatures.
• Classes above 8th grade will operate from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM; Anganwadi centers 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM.
• Bonfire arrangements made at 48 locations across all 9 blocks to provide relief to the public.
• Blankets are being distributed to the needy, with the District Officer personally overseeing distribution.

Why It Matters: Araria DM orders school closures and cold relief efforts amid severe cold wave.