Schools Shut, Timings Shift: Cold, Pollution Force Changes Across India

• Delhi NCR schools (Nursery-Class 5) closed due to 'Severe Plus' AQI; GRAP Stage-4 implemented.
• Patna schools (all levels) have revised timings (10 AM-3:30 PM) from Dec 20-25 due to cold and fog.
• Rajasthan schools closed Dec 19-21 for a teachers' conference; UP districts see closures due to cold.
• Punjab and Haryana schools have changed timings; winter breaks announced for various states.
• South India prepares for festival holidays, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh announcing breaks.

Why It Matters: Schools across India face closures, timing changes, and winter breaks due to weather, pollution, and events.