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| Delhi Government Extends Winter Break to January 10 for All Schools: Government-Aided and Private Schools Included. (Representational Photo: PTI) |
The Delhi government on Saturday nixed an order on the extension of winter vacation in schools within the national capital, hours after it extended the break till January 10. The Delhi department of education clarified that the earlier order was “mistakenly” issued and a decision regarding the matter will be made on Sunday morning, news agency ANI reported.
Delhi's directorate of education added that orders regarding winter vacation may be issued in due course. "Order No.DE.23(3)/Sch.Br./2024/18 dated: January 6, 2024, regarding extension of Winter Vacation stands withdrawn with immediate effect. Further orders in this regard may be issued in due course," the updated order read.
In its earlier directive, the Delhi government prolonged the winter recess until January 10 for all government-aided and unaided private schools in the National Capital Territory (NCT) due to "extreme cold waves and IMD's yellow alert."
On Saturday, Delhi experienced another day marked by grey, foggy conditions, as the daytime peak temperature only reached 15.2 degrees Celsius, settling at a low of 8.9 degrees in the early hours.
In a potentially reassuring development, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a rise in temperatures over the next two days, with an approaching western disturbance expected to bring light rain on Tuesday. Officials indicated that cold day conditions should diminish by Sunday.
Noida and Greater Noida Schools Declare Holidays for Students Up to Class 8 Until January 14
In response to the prevailing dense fog and cold weather conditions, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration issued an order on Saturday, mandating holidays for all schools in Noida and Greater Noida for students up to Class 8 until January 14.
The directive, issued by District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar, applies to all schools recognized by the state board, CBSE, ICSE, IB, and others.
"As per the instructions of District Magistrate Maneesh Kumar Verma considering the dense fog and extreme cold, all board-affiliated schools (CBSE/ICSE IB, UP Board, and others) in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, running from Class nursery to 8, will observe holidays until January 14," the statement read.
Panwar emphasized strict adherence to the order.
Single-Digit Minimum Temperatures Grip Western Uttar Pradesh, Including Gautam Buddh Nagar
Parts of western Uttar Pradesh are experiencing single-digit minimum temperatures, with Gautam Buddh Nagar recording a minimum temperature of 9 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The forecast suggests that temperatures will hover between 9 and 13 degrees Celsius over the next six days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave and fog warning for western Uttar Pradesh, encompassing Gautam Buddh Nagar.