School Holiday 2025: Severe cold in UP-Bihar, winter vacation of schools ends, holidays increased in many districts
Severe cold has completely affected life in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The severity of winter has increased so much in these states that the administration had to take a decision to extend the winter vacation of schools. While schools were already closed in many districts, now the holidays have been extended further in view of the increasing cold.
This decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of children so that they can avoid the wrath of cold. In this article, know in which districts school holidays have been extended, the current winter conditions, and the guidelines issued by the administration.
Cold condition in UP and Bihar: Why increased holidays?
This year the cold has broken records in UP and Bihar. A huge drop has been recorded in the minimum temperature, due to which the effect of cold and fog is being felt more.
Causes of cold and fog:
- Temperature near zero degrees: The temperature has fallen by 2-4 degrees Celsius in many districts.
- Dense Fog: Visibility has reduced extremely in the morning and night.
- Cold winds: The cold winds coming from the north are increasing the cold further.
Impact on schools:
- Due to cold and fog, children are facing difficulty in going to school.
- Keeping in mind the safety of children, the administration has decided to extend the school holidays.
In which districts holidays were extended?
In many districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the administration has issued orders to extend school holidays.
In Uttar Pradesh:
School holidays have been extended till January 15 in districts like Lucknow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Meerut. Considering the situation in many places, this period may extend even further.
In Bihar:
Schools in Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, and Darbhanga have been kept closed till January 10. However, considering the cold conditions, a decision may be taken to extend it further.
Guidelines issued by the administration
The administration has issued some special guidelines for the safety of children and parents due to cold:
- Changing school opening hours: In the districts where schools are open, orders have been given to start the morning shift after 10 am.
- It is mandatory to wear warm clothes: Children have been advised to dress in warm clothes before sending them to school.
- Online Class Facility: Many schools have arranged for online classes due to cold.
- Special attention to vehicles and transportation: Instructions have been given to prepare school buses and other means of transport for safe travel in the cold.
Tips for children and parents
It is very important to take special care of the safety and health of children in this cold season. Some important tips:
Dress warmly:
Keep your head, ears, and hands covered while sending children to school. It is also important to wear warm socks and shoes.
Provide nutritious food:
To avoid cold, give children warm and nutritious food like soup, pulses, and herbal tea.
Prevent diseases:
The risk of flu and cough is higher in winter. Keep children away from cold water and cold things.
Check school schedule:
Keep an eye on the instructions and holiday updates issued by your children’s school.
Avoiding the dangers of going to school in the cold
Winter weather can have a negative impact on the health of children. It is especially important to protect small children from the following dangers:
- Hypothermia: Prolonged exposure to cold can cause the body temperature to drop dangerously low.
- Flu and colds: The risk of virus infection increases in cold.
- Difficulty in reaching school: Dense fog increases the possibility of vehicle accidents.
How long will we get relief from the cold wave?
According to the Meteorological Department, the effect of cold wave will continue in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for the next few days.
- Temperature improvement: There is a possibility of a slight increase in the minimum temperature after January 15.
- Fog will reduce: Fog conditions will also improve due to the effect of western disturbance.
- Wind direction will change: The cold is expected to reduce with the arrival of south-westerly winds.
