Uttar Pradesh: Bareilly schools to remain shut for three days due to dense fog

All schools up to Class 8 will remain shut for the next three days as per the Bareilly district administration order. In view of the severe cold and persistent fog, all government, aided, and private schools from Classes 1 to 8 will remain closed from December 18-20, officials said.

According to the basic Shiksha Adhikari, the decision was taken on the directions of district magistrate Avinash Singh. The basic Shiksha Adhikari has warned of strict action against any school found violating the order. However, schools where exams are already scheduled may conduct them as per the pre-decided programme, she further added.

Additionally, as per the Economic Times reports, all schools in Delhi will remain shut for younger students, as air pollution levels have once again touched the 'severe category'.

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Dense fog in Bareilly

The additional district magistrate (Finance and Revenue), Santosh Kumar Singh, said the meteorological department has issued an orange alert for dense fog for the next three days, and cold winds from the hills are likely to further aggravate the situation.

Bareilly and its nearby areas have been covered under a dense blanket of fog, with no sunshine. Cold winds intensified the chill, while poor visibility during morning hours slowed traffic and increased the risk of accidents. Tuesday was recorded as the coldest day in the district in the last 10 years, with the maximum temperature dropping to 16.3 degrees Celsius.

The administration has advised people to avoid unnecessary travel and take special care of children and the elderly, as the cold conditions are expected to persist with no immediate relief.