Delhi private schools advised to remain shut till January 15 in view of severe cold

Updated : Jan 10, 2023 21:03
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Editorji News Desk

The Delhi govt in an advisory on January 8, advised all private schools to remain shut till January 15 as harsh cold wave conditions continue in the national capital. 

Most of the private schools in Delhi have winter vacations till January 8 and are scheduled to open on January 9

The Met department has issued an "orange" alert for certain parts of north India, including Delhi, for Monday, warning that dense fog, cold day and cold wave conditions would persist.

A blinding layer of fog over north India and eastern parts of the country affected the schedule of over 480 trains and over 25 flights on January 8 even as an intense cold wave walloped the plains, including Delhi, where the minimum temperature plunged to a numbing 1.9 degrees Celsius.

Delhi's minimum temperature was lower than most places in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand both north of the national capital-- for the fourth consecutive day. 

Also Watch: Cold wave: 1.8°C in Delhi's Ayanagar; Met Dept reveals when relief is expected

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