Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Due to the severe cold and dense fog, the administration has issued orders to close all schools in the Varanasi district from pre-primary to class 5 on December 23rd and 24th. This step has been taken keeping in mind the safety and health of children.
Children are facing difficulties in commuting to school due to reduced visibility caused by the dense fog and cold wave. As per the instructions of the District Magistrate and Basic Education Officer, this closure will apply to all government, aided, and private schools, with studies suspended for younger children, while classes for higher standards may continue.
The administration has stated that further instructions will be given based on improvements or deterioration in the weather conditions. The Meteorological Department and local administration have predicted that the dense fog and cold wave are likely to continue for the next few days, which is impacting daily life and making travel difficult.
Therefore, this decision has been taken prioritizing the health of children. Could there be further holidays? The administration has indicated that the school closure period may be extended if conditions such as low visibility and falling temperatures persist.
