North India Cold Wave: School Holidays Extended, Timings Changed in Several States

• Severe cold wave and dense fog grip North India, prompting school closures and timing adjustments.
• Uttar Pradesh districts like Sambhal extend holidays until January 20 for Nursery to Class 8; Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow suspend physical classes for younger students.
• Punjab government changes school timings from January 16-21: Primary schools 10 AM-3 PM, Secondary/High schools 10 AM-3:20 PM.
• Delhi-NCR schools may reopen from January 16 with revised timings, not before 9 AM, due to cold wave alert.
• Administrations prioritize student safety from extreme cold and low visibility; parents advised to check local updates.

Why It Matters: North Indian states extend school holidays and adjust timings due to severe cold and fog for student safety.