Haryana Schools Closed Until Jan 17 Due to Cold; Delhi, UP Updates Awaited

• Haryana schools will remain closed until January 17 due to severe cold and dense fog, extending the winter holidays.
• In Punjab, school timings have been changed from January 16 to January 21, with primary schools operating from 10 AM to 3 PM and secondary/high schools from 10 AM to 3:20 PM.
• Uttar Pradesh districts like Sambhal have declared holidays for classes up to 8th grade on January 16 and 17; other districts extended closures until January 20.
• Noida, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow have suspended physical classes for junior students, offering online options or altered timings for higher classes.
• The decisions aim to protect children from intense cold, dense fog, and reduce accident risks due to low visibility.

Why It Matters: Severe cold wave leads to extended school closures in Haryana, changed timings in Punjab, and holidays in parts of UP.