North India Shivers: Schools Closed Amidst Severe Cold Wave and Fog

• Severe cold wave grips North India with temperatures dropping to 4-6 degrees Celsius and dense fog reducing visibility.
• Delhi, Punjab, and Haryana governments extend winter vacations for schools until January 15, 2026, due to extreme cold and poor air quality.
• Uttar Pradesh districts like Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and Varanasi have closed schools up to class 8; higher classes have revised timings.
• Rajasthan declares holidays for classes up to 5 in 25 districts until January 10, with closures expected until Makar Sankranti.
• Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand also announce school closures or revised timings due to the intense cold.

Why It Matters: Schools across North India remain closed or have delayed timings due to an intense cold wave and fog.