8 months ago
Bareilly Schools Closed Due to Cold
In Bareilly, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, schools for classes 1 to 8 will be closed for three days starting December 18.
This is because it's very cold and foggy, making it hard for people to see and go about their day.
The coldest day in the last 10 years was recorded on December 17, with the temperature dropping to 16.3 degrees Celsius.
The weather department has issued an orange alert, warning of dense fog for the next three days.
The government has asked people to avoid unnecessary travel and take care of children and elderly people.
Schools that have exams scheduled can still hold them as planned.
The district magistrate has warned that schools that don't follow the closure order will face strict action.
Bareilly schools up to Class 8 closed from December 18-20 due to severe cold and dense fog.
Decision made by District Magistrate Avinash Singh, with strict action warned for violations.
Exemptions for schools with pre-scheduled examinations.
December 17 recorded as the coldest day in 10 years, with a maximum temperature of 16.3°C.
Orange alert issued for dense fog, with cold winds expected to worsen conditions.
- Who
- Bareilly district administration and schools
- What
- Closure of schools up to Class 8
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- When
- December 18-20
- Why
- Severe cold and dense fog disrupting normal life
Key facts
- Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Duration of Closure
- December 18-20
- Affected Classes
- 1 to 8
- Coldest Day in 10 Years
- December 17 (16.3°C)
- Alert Level
- Orange alert for dense fog
- Authority Issuing Order
- District Magistrate Avinash Singh
- Reason for Closure
- Severe cold and dense fog
- Exemptions
- Schools with pre-scheduled exams
Timeline
The ongoing cold wave alert in Madhya Pradesh, which started on December 5, 2025, caused the severe cold wave conditions to spread to Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
The ongoing cold wave alert in Madhya Pradesh, which started on December 7, 2025, caused the severe cold wave conditions to spread to Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Severe cold wave conditions in Madhya Pradesh spread to Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh due to the ongoing cold wave alert in the region.
Severe fog and cold weather conditions in Madhya Pradesh spread to Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Schools in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, will be closed for three days due to severe fog and cold weather.
Quotes
Dr. AK Singh
Scientist at the India Meteorological Department
“Due to adverse conditions in the lower atmosphere, north-westerly cold winds, and the effect of Western Disturbance, the minimum and maximum temperatures are being closely monitored across the state. The cold will be felt especially in the Terai region and the plains.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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