North India Shivers: Schools Closed Until Jan 15 Amid Record Cold Wave

• Severe cold wave, dense fog, and low temperatures have led to widespread school closures across North India.
• Uttar Pradesh government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, extended holidays for Classes 1-8 until January 15; Classes 9-12 until January 8.
• Noida and Ghaziabad schools (Nursery to Class 8) closed until January 10; Varanasi schools (pre-primary to Class 8) closed January 7-9.
• Several districts like Bareilly, Lakhimpur Kheri have closed schools up to Class 12, with some extending until January 14.
• Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab also announced school closures, prioritizing children's health and safety.

Why It Matters: Extreme cold forces extensive school closures across North India, prioritizing student health and safety.