North India Shivers: Schools Closed, Timings Changed Amid Brutal Cold Wave

• Severe cold wave and dense fog grip North India, leading to widespread school disruptions.
• Schools closed in Patna (until Jan 8), Varanasi (until Jan 6), and Ranchi/Jamshedpur (Jan 5-6).
• Bhopal schools for Nursery to Class 8 will now open after 9:30 AM due to cold.
• Winter vacations extended in Delhi, Haryana (until Jan 15), Punjab (until Jan 10), and Rajasthan (possible extension).
• Hilly states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have ongoing long winter breaks or local adjustments.

Why It Matters: Cold wave forces school closures and timing changes across North India for student safety.