Uttarakhand Schools Closed: Orange Alert Issued, Holiday Declared in Multiple Districts

• Schools from Class 1 to 12 in several Uttarakhand districts will remain closed on January 24 due to heavy snowfall and rain.
• An Orange Alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department, prompting holiday declarations for safety.
• Districts affected include Chamoli, Dehradun, Almora, Bageshwar, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Pauri, and Nainital.
• Anganwadi centers will also observe holidays in these districts alongside schools.
• The decision was made by district administrations in response to changing weather conditions and snow covering areas like Nainital and Chakrata.

Why It Matters: Uttarakhand schools and Anganwadi centers are closed on Jan 24 due to an Orange Alert for snow and rain.