North India Shivers: Schools Closed Amidst Severe Cold Wave & Fog, Orange Alert Issued

• Severe cold wave and dense fog have gripped North India, including Delhi-NCR, UP, MP, and Rajasthan, causing temperatures to drop significantly.
• IMD has issued an Orange Alert for North India, with the cold wave expected to persist for the next 3-4 days.
• District administrations in Uttar Pradesh (Prayagraj, Varanasi, Aligarh, Basti, Budaun) have ordered schools closed up to intermediate levels.
• Delhi-NCR (Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram) schools for Nursery to Class 8 have either postponed physical classes, changed timings, or opted for online modes.
• School closures and timing changes prioritize children's health, protecting them from seasonal illnesses like pneumonia and viral infections.

Why It Matters: North India schools remain closed or have modified timings due to severe cold and fog, prioritizing children's health.