UP Cold Wave: Schools Closed in Gonda, Sambhal; Timings Changed Elsewhere

• Gonda and Sambhal districts in UP have declared school holidays on December 19 and 20 due to severe cold and dense fog.
• In Gonda, all government and non-government schools for classes 1 to 8 will remain closed; non-compliant schools face action.
• Sambhal district's closure applies to all board schools, but those conducting exams are exempt.
• Other districts like Kanpur, Orai, Auraiya, Badaun, Bareilly, Jaunpur, and Kasganj also have closures or revised timings.
• Lucknow and several other districts have changed school timings, with schools opening from 9 AM.

Why It Matters: UP schools face closures and revised timings across multiple districts due to intense cold wave and fog.