Schools Closed: North India Extends Winter Holidays Amid Severe Cold and Fog

• Schools in Delhi-NCR, UP, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Punjab extend holidays due to severe cold, cold wave, and dense fog.
• District magistrates are empowered to declare winter holidays based on local weather conditions, with some districts closing schools until January 20.
• Uttar Pradesh districts like Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, Meerut, and Prayagraj have extended closures for classes up to 8th grade.
• Delhi-NCR schools have revised timings, starting at 9 AM or later, while some private schools extended holidays for junior classes.
• Rajasthan, Bihar, and Punjab have also implemented closures or revised timings to ensure student safety from zero visibility and biting cold.

Why It Matters: North Indian schools extend holidays and revise timings due to extreme cold and fog for student safety.