Udaipur Kiran: Rajasthan is currently experiencing intense cold and dense fog, leading to the closure of schools in 20 districts to protect the health and safety of students. District administrations have issued orders to keep schools closed for varying durations from January 6 to January 12 based on local weather conditions.
According to district-wise directives, students from lower classes will be affected differently. In Jaipur, Hanumangarh, Sikar, Jhalawar, Sri Ganganagar, Ajmer, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, Bhilwara, Tonk, Bharatpur, Nagaur, Dig-Kumher, and Rajsamand, schools for classes 1 to 8 will remain closed for specific periods.
In Sri Ganganagar, schools from nursery to class 5 will remain shut until January 12, while in Kota, students from classes 1 to 8 will have a one-day closure on January 6. Jaipur’s classes 1 to 5 will remain closed from January 6 to 10, and classes 6 to 8 will be closed until January 8. Similar orders have been implemented in Bundi, Baran, Dausa, Chittorgarh, and Ajmer, where schools are expected to reopen between January 7 and 8 depending on local conditions.
This decision comes amid falling temperatures, poor visibility due to fog, and cold wave conditions affecting daily life across the state. The meteorological department has warned that the cold spell may continue for the next few days.
District administrations have clarified that teachers and staff may be required to attend schools despite the closures. Parents are advised to stay updated with local administrative orders, as further holidays may be declared if the cold intensifies.
On Sunday, severe cold was recorded in Kota, Sikar, Jaipur, Tonk, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Baran, and Pali. Except for Barmer and Jaisalmer, temperatures in almost all districts fell below 10 degrees Celsius, spreading intense cold even in the desert regions of the state.
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