New Delhi, Dec 29 || Due to dense fog, plummeting temperatures, and rising pollution levels, the district administration of Gautam Buddha Nagar has ordered a four-day closure of all schools in the district.
As per the directive issued late Sunday night by the office of the District Basic Education Officer (DBEO), under the instructions of the District Magistrate, all recognised schools -- whether affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board, or any other board -- will remain closed from December 29, 2025, to January 1, 2026.
The order covers classes from nursery up to grade 12.
The decision was taken considering the health risks posed to children due to extremely cold weather, dense fog, and poor air quality.
However, the order specifies that teachers, staff, and administrative personnel of government, aided, and unaided schools are required to report to school and perform their administrative duties as usual.
The administration has instructed that the order must be strictly followed.
The late-night issuance of the order caused some confusion on Monday morning.