Biting Cold Grips North India: Schools Closed for Weeks in UP, Bihar, Jharkhand

• North India faces severe cold, cold wave, and dense fog, impacting schools and daily life.
• Uttar Pradesh schools (KG-12, all boards) closed until January 14, 2026; Basic Education Council schools have a 15-day winter break.
• Bihar's Patna district closes schools for pre-school to Class 8 until December 30, 2025; Class 9-12 timings changed to 10 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Jharkhand schools (KG-12) suspend offline classes until December 31, 2025, due to severe cold.
• Most South Indian states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala have schools operating normally, with some local exceptions.

Why It Matters: North Indian states close schools due to severe cold, while South Indian schools largely operate normally.