Big breaking: Schools closed due to severe cold in UP! On 23-24 December, children of these districts should sit at home and have fun.

Severe cold and dense fog have slowed down the pace of life in Uttar Pradesh. School going children are also facing a lot of problems.

Keeping in mind the health of children, the administration has taken a big step.

Sambhal District Magistrate Dr. Rajendra Pansia has declared holiday on 23rd and 24th December in all the schools of the district. According to the order issued, this holiday will be applicable to all schools from nursery to class 12th.

This includes council, government, aided and all private schools (CBSE/ICSE/UP Board). However, the DM has clearly said that in schools where examinations are already scheduled, they will run as per their schedule. Also, teachers and non-teaching staff will have to come to school and complete their work.

Visibility near zero, cold breaks records

The weather showed its worst form in Sambhal on Monday. The minimum temperature in the district was 10.2 degrees Celsius, while till 11 am visibility on the roads was negligible due to dense fog. People were seen warming bonfires throughout the day due to the icy winds. The Meteorological Department says that the fog may deepen further in the next 48 hours.

What is the situation in other districts of UP?

Not just be careful, the administration has taken strict decisions in many parts of UP. In Amethi, Mirzapur and Sonbhadra, instructions have been given to close schools up to class 8th, while in Ambedkar Nagar schools till class 12th are closed.

Schools have not yet closed in the capital Lucknow, but in view of the cold, the timing has been changed to 9 am. Due to pollution and fog in Noida and Ghaziabad, it has been advised to run primary classes on online mode.

Strict warning from administration

The district administration has asked all school operators to strictly follow the order. It was warned in clear words that there will be no compromise on the safety of children and strict action will be taken against those who break the rules. By the way, December 25 is already a public holiday in the entire state due to Christmas.

Information about school holidays in various districts of UP

All schools from nursery to class 12th in Sambhal will remain closed on December 23 and 24.

All government and private schools from class 1 to 8 in Amethi are closed till December 24.

Due to cold wave in Mirzapur and Sonbhadra, schools up to class 8th will remain closed till December 24.

On the orders of the District Magistrate in Ambedkar Nagar, all schools up to class 12th are closed till 24th December.

In view of the extreme cold in Sitapur too, there is a holiday in all board schools up to class 12th till 24th December.

Schools are not closed in Lucknow yet, but the timings of schools of all boards have been changed from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

In Bareilly, Moradabad and Rampur, schools for younger children (up to class 8th) will start from 10:00 am.

Due to pollution and fog in Noida and Ghaziabad, many schools have made education till class 5th online indefinitely.