Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Schools Closed Due to Severe Cold
Because it's been very cold and foggy in Bijnor District and Ranchi for the past few days, the authorities decided to close all schools up to the intermediate level and suspend classes from KG to class 12.
The District Magistrate, Jasjit Kaur, the District Basic Education Officer, Sachin Kasana, and Ranchi District Education Officer Vinay Kumar made this decision to keep the students safe.
All school managements have been told to follow these orders strictly.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast severe cold and cold wave conditions in Jharkhand until further notice.
Ranchi district has been categorised in the yellow zone, indicating a high probability of severe cold and cold wave conditions.
The minimum temperature in Ranchi was recorded at 7 degrees Celsius and is expected to dip further.
Bijnor district administration declared a holiday for all schools up to intermediate level on December 26.
Ranchi district suspended classes from KG to class 12 from December 27 to 31 due to severe cold and cold wave conditions.
The decision was made due to severe cold and dense fog in Bijnor and Ranchi districts.
District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur and District Basic Education Officer Sachin Kasana directed the holiday in Bijnor.
Ranchi district education officer Vinay Kumar issued the order for Ranchi, citing a warning from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
- Who
- District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur, District Basic Education Officer Sachin Kasana, Ranchi District Education Officer Vinay Kumar
- What
- Announced a holiday for all schools up to intermediate level and suspended classes from KG to class 12
- When
- December 26-31
- Where
- Bijnor District, Ranchi
- Why
- Due to severe cold and dense fog, severe cold and cold wave conditions
School Closure Supporters
School Closure Opponents
Safety of Students
School Closure Supporters
Schools should be closed to protect students from extreme cold and ensure their safety.
School Closure Opponents
Students should attend school as usual, and necessary precautions should be taken to keep them warm.
- Date
- December 26-31
- Location
- Bijnor District, Ranchi
- Authority
- District Magistrate Jasjit Kaur, District Basic Education Officer Sachin Kasana, Ranchi District Education Officer Vinay Kumar
- Level
- Up to intermediate level, KG to class 12
- Duration
- 10 days of intense cold, severe cold and cold wave conditions
- Temperature
- 7 degrees Celsius
- Warning
- Yellow zone indicating a high probability of severe cold and cold wave conditions
Sources
UP Schools Closed, Holiday Announced in THESE Districts
Schools In These UP Districts Closed Due To Cold Wave, Dense Fog
Classes suspended in Ranchi schools till Dec 31 amid cold wave
Classes suspended in Ranchi schools till Dec 31 amid cold wave
