Severe cold continues in many parts of North India. However, due to clear sky and sunshine during the day, a slight increase in the maximum temperature has been recorded. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that cold to extreme cold conditions may persist in many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan in the coming days. In view of the cold, holiday has been declared in many states including Bihar. Let us see in which states holidays have been declared and when the schools will open.
Bihar in the grip of cold wave, all government and private schools closed till 16 January
The outbreak of cold wave continues in Bihar. The mercury has gone below 10 degrees Celsius in many districts. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, the lowest temperature in the state was recorded in Gaya. In the next four to five days, the minimum temperature in many parts of the state including Patna is expected to be between nine to 12 degrees Celsius. Patna District Magistrate Chandra Shekhar Singh has ordered all government and private schools up to class 8 to remain closed till January 16 due to severe cold. This order will be effective in the entire Patna district.
Winter continues in Rajasthan
Winter continues in Rajasthan. In the last 24 hours, the minimum temperature in Alwar and Karauli was recorded at 3.9 degrees Celsius. somewhere in eastern Rajasthan cold wave Has been. There was dense fog in Ganganagar and surrounding areas. During this period, the minimum temperature was recorded at 3.9 degrees in Alwar and Karauli, 4.5 degrees in Dholpur, 5.6 degrees in Jalori, 6.2 degrees in Ganganagar and 6.7 degrees Celsius in Sangriya. In view of the cold, schools in the state were closed till January 13.
Schools closed in Haryana
In view of the cold conditions, the Haryana government had recently announced winter vacation. According to which all the schools in the state will remain closed till January 14. Schools will open from January 15 and classes will run normally.
Due to cold, all schools up to class 10th in Punjab closed till 14 January
In view of the severe winter, the Punjab government had on January 7 ordered the closure of all schools up to class 10th till January 14. According to the statement issued by the government, in view of the inclement weather, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered that all government, government-aided and private schools up to class 10 in the state will remain closed from January 8 to 14. Will remain closed.
Western disturbance may affect Jammu and Kashmir, light snowfall may occur
There may be an impact of western disturbance in Jammu and Kashmir and there is a possibility of light snowfall at some places in the higher areas. The Meteorological Department gave this information. A weak western disturbance may affect Jammu and Kashmir on the evening of January 17. The Meteorological Department said that due to the influence of these western disturbances, it will be generally cloudy and there is a possibility of light snowfall at some places in the higher areas. The dry winter in Kashmir is causing freezing cold at night, although the days are relatively warm. The night temperature in the valley remains below zero.