Cold Wave Grips UP: Schools Closed in Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra & More Districts

• Severe cold wave and dense fog have led to widespread school closures across Uttar Pradesh.
• District Magistrates in Lucknow, Auraiya, Agra, Kanpur, and Sitapur extended school holidays.
• Schools up to 8th grade in Lucknow, Auraiya, Kanpur, and Jhansi are closed until January 10 or 14.
• Lakhimpur Kheri, Shahjahanpur (up to 12th grade), and Prayagraj (up to 8th grade) also announced closures.
• Class timings for 9th to 12th grade in Lucknow have been adjusted to 10 AM to 3 PM.

Why It Matters: Extreme cold forces school closures across multiple UP districts for student safety.