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Rajasthan Extends School Holidays Amid Severe Cold Wave; New Orders for 13 Districts

District administrations across Rajasthan have extended school holidays and altered timings due to a severe cold wave and dense fog affecting the state. The India Meteorological Department has issued red, orange, and yellow alerts for cold wave conditions in 11 districts, with relief not expected until after January 14-15. Specific directives vary by district, with many closing for younger students and others adjusting operating hours for older classes. Authorities have advised parents to ensure children are well-protected with winter clothing and to follow official announcements.

Key Points: Rajasthan School Holiday Extension Due to Cold Wave

  • Holidays extended for classes up to 8th in multiple districts
  • IMD issues red, orange, yellow cold wave alerts
  • School timings revised to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in some areas
  • Relief expected only after January 14-15
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Rajasthan extends school holidays amid severe cold wave; new orders issued for 13 districts

Rajasthan extends school holidays and alters timings in 13 districts as a severe cold wave and dense fog grip the state. IMD issues alerts.

"Keeping students' health and safety in mind, authorities have issued fresh directives - District Authorities"

Jaipur, Jan 12

In view of the intense cold wave sweeping across Rajasthan, district administrations have extended holidays and altered timings for schools in several parts of the state.

The state continues to witness a significant drop in temperature, with severe cold and dense fog affecting daily life. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red, orange and yellow alerts for cold wave conditions in 11 districts. According to IMD, relief is expected only after January 14-15.

Keeping students' health and safety in mind, authorities have issued fresh directives for January 12 and 13 across various districts.

In Jaipur, holidays were declared for classes up to the 5th grade from January 12 to 13, and for classes 9 to 12, schools will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from January 14 onwards.

In Nagaur, schools for classes up to the 5th grade will remain closed on January 12 and 13. In Dausa, holidays were declared for all students up to Class 8 starting January 12.

In Sikar, classes 1 to 5 are closed; in Jalore, classes up to the 5th grade will remain closed from January 12 to 14. In Jhunjhunu, holidays for classes 1 to 8 have been extended till January 13.

In Jhalawar/Junagarh, classes up to the 5th standard will remain closed on January 12 and 13. In Dungarpur, classes from 1 to 8 are observing a holiday on Monday.

In Hanumangarh, Monday has been declared a holiday for classes 1 to 8, and Tuesday will be Lohri holiday. Schools will reopen on January 14.

In Ajmer, schools up to class 12 are operating from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until further notice.

In Churu, a holiday was declared for Monday for classes up to the 8th standard. In Jodhpur Division, all schools in the division will operate from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The temperature has dipped to as low as 3-4 degrees Celsius in several regions. Due to the persistent cold wave and fog, children are most vulnerable.

Authorities have advised parents to ensure children are well-protected with adequate winter clothing and to keep track of official district-level announcements.

- IANS

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Rohit P
While the concern is valid, the timing changes are creating chaos for working parents. Now we have to arrange for pick-up at 4 PM instead of the usual time. Couldn't they have just declared a full holiday for a couple of days?
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Arjun K
Churu and Nagaur are already freezing places, this cold wave is next level. The government should also ensure proper heating arrangements in government schools when they reopen. Many classrooms have broken windows.
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Sarah B
Sensible move. I'm glad they are being proactive. In my hometown in the US, we have snow days too. Children shouldn't have to travel in such dense fog and biting cold. Safety comes first.
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Vikram M
The orders seem different for almost every district! It's confusing. A uniform policy for the whole state would have been better. Hope the relief after the 15th comes soon. Lohri holiday in Hanumangarh is a nice touch though!
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Kavya N
As a teacher in Ajmer, the 10-4 timing is manageable, but the kids are still very cold in the classrooms. Parents, please do send them with proper woolens, gloves, and caps. The advisory is for real.

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