Lakhimpur Shuts Schools Until Jan 5 Amid Severe Cold Wave & Dense Fog

• Lakhimpur Kheri experiences severe cold due to strong westerly winds and dense fog, affecting daily life.
• Temperatures have dropped, with a maximum of 16°C and a minimum of 8°C, and further drops expected.
• All schools (Nursery to Class 12, all boards) in Lakhimpur district are closed from January 3 to January 5.
• The closure order, issued by the District Magistrate, aims to protect children from extreme cold and fog.
• District Basic Education Officer Praveen Kumar Tiwari confirmed strict enforcement, warning of action against non-compliant schools.

Why It Matters: Lakhimpur schools closed until Jan 5 due to intense cold and fog; strict enforcement ordered.