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In response to the prevailing harsh weather conditions, the Uttar Pradesh Basic Education Council (UPBEC) has announced an extension of winter vacations for all primary schools up to class 8 in Gautam Budh Nagar, including Noida. The decision, communicated by Rahul Pawar, Basic Shiksha Adhikari, comes as a precautionary measure due to extreme cold and dense fog in the district.
जनपद में अत्यधिक सर्दी व घने कोहरे के कारण आदरणीय जिलाधिकारी महोदय से प्राप्त दिशा निर्देश के अनुपालन में जनपद के सभी बोर्ड के नर्सरी से कक्षा 8 तक के विद्यालयों में 14 जनवरी 2024 तक शीतावकाश रहेगा।@basicshiksha_up pic.twitter.com/in7cz6bshS
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Initially reopened on January 1 after a brief closure in December, all schools, including council-run and aided/recognized schools, will now remain closed until January 14, 2024. The decision aligns with the guidelines received from the respected District Magistrate, considering the adverse weather conditions.
Parents and students are advised to stay connected with their respective schools for further details. Additionally, the government has revised the school timings for classes 9 to 12, now scheduled from 10 am to 3 pm.
Noida Schools Closed Till January 14. As of January 6, the minimum temperature in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius, with expectations to range between 9 and 13 degrees Celsius over the next six days. The weather forecast department has issued a sub-divisional warning, anticipating cold wave conditions with fog on Saturday and Sunday, followed by thunderstorms, lightning, squalls, and fog on Tuesday. The extended winter break aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff during these challenging weather conditions.
