As cold wave grips North India schools declare extended holidays amid harsh weather
New Delhi: Severe cold and harsh weather conditions have gripped North India, prompting several states to extend school holidays to ensure student safety. Dense fog and light rain in Delhi-NCR on Thursday and Friday caused transportation disruptions, with 29 trains and several flights delayed. The cold wave has also intensified, with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 17°C, further impacting visibility and mobility. Authorities across the region are prioritizing student safety as the cold wave continues to disrupt daily life, with visibility and travel challenges compounding the impact.
Lucknow:The District Magistrate, Surya Pal Gangwar, extended school holidays for classes up to 8 until January 16. Schools above class 8 have been instructed to operate from 10 am to 3 pm, ensuring students are not exposed to the cold during early morning hours.
Ghaziabad: In Ghaziabad, District Magistrate Indra Vikram Singh ordered the closure of schools for students of classes 1-8 across CBSE, ICSE, and UP boards until January 18. However, school staff will continue to report to work.
Patna: Patna's district magistrate has announced a shutdown of all educational activities, including Anganwadi centers and pre-schools, up to class 8 until January 15. For classes above 8, teaching hours have been rescheduled to run from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Jammu and Kashmir: In Jammu and Kashmir, schools for classes up to 12 will remain closed until February 28, 2025. The announcement was made by Sakina Itoo, Minister of School Education, via social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
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Man dragged into river by crocodile in Vadodara; search ops underway
Vadodara (PTI): A 22-year-old man was dragged into a river by a crocodile in Gujarat's Vadodara district on Thursday and search operations are currently underway to locate him, a police official said.
The incident took place at 1:30pm when Mithun Vasava, a resident of Kagdipara village, had gone to take a dip in Dev river amid the stifling heat, the official told PTI.
"The crocodile suddenly attacked the man and dragged him into the river. Search operations are currently underway to locate Vasava," the official added.
