Severe cold in Bihar! All schools up to 8th closed Winter Holiday Extended – StudyToper


It is extremely cold in Bihar these days. Due to continuous drop in temperature, the state government has decided to close the schools. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the health and safety of children. Closing schools to protect against cold is a common practice seen every year in winter.

This year also schools have been closed in many districts of Bihar. Schools have been kept closed especially for small children. Schools are open for older children but timings have been changed. Let us know the complete information about school closure in Bihar.

Bihar School Closed: At a glance

Description Information
For which classes schools closed class 1 to 8
How long will schools remain closed? By 15 January 2025
In which districts schools are closed Patna, Samastipur, Araria etc.
School timings for older classes 9 am to 3:30 pm
reason for school closure extreme cold and low temperatures
Who issued the order? District Magistrates of the respective districts
Since when is the order effective? From 13 January 2025
How long will the order last? By 15 January 2025

Information about school closure in Patna

An order has been issued to close schools in Patna district due to cold. Patna District Magistrate Dr. Chandrashekhar Singh has issued this order. According to this order:

  • All government and private schools from classes 1 to 8 will remain closed till January 15, 2025.
  • Classes above class 9 will run from 9 am to 3:30 pm
  • Board exam related activities will continue
  • Pre-school and Anganwadi centers will also remain closed

The District Magistrate said that extreme cold and low temperature conditions prevail in Patna. Due to this, there is a possibility of adverse impact on the health and life of children. Therefore this decision has been taken.

Status of school closure in other districts

Apart from Patna, schools have also been closed in many other districts of Bihar. Information about some major districts is as follows:

Samastipur

  • All government and private schools from classes 1 to 8 will remain closed till 14 January 2025.
  • Schools will remain open for older classes but timings have been changed

Araria

  • All schools from classes 1 to 8 will remain closed till 12 January 2025.
  • Classes from class 9 to 12 will run from 10 am to 3:30 pm

Went

  • All schools from classes 1 to 8 will remain closed till January 15, 2025.
  • School timing for older classes will be from 9:30 am to 3 pm

reason for school closure

The main reason for closing schools in Bihar is severe cold and low temperature. The temperature has dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state. Some major reasons are:

  • Cold wave: Cold wave is going on in Bihar these days due to which the temperature has dropped drastically.
  • Fog: Dense fog prevails in the morning and evening, which reduces visibility.
  • Cold winds: The cold has increased due to the cold winds coming from the north.
  • Less sunlight: There is less sunlight even during the day due to which the effect of cold continues.

All these reasons can have a negative impact on the health of small children. Therefore, the government has decided to close the schools as a precautionary measure.

Impact of school closure on children and parents

School closures affect both children and their parents. Some of the major impacts are:

impact on children

  • There may be loss of studies
  • Will not get a chance to meet friends
  • may be bored at home
  • Sports activities may be reduced

impact on parents

  • children will have to be taken care of at home
  • There may be difficulty in going to work
  • Activities will have to be done at home for children
  • Internet and device will have to be arranged for online classes.

What to do during school closure

When schools are closed, children have to be kept at home. During this time, it is important to take care of their studies and other activities. Some suggestions are as follows:

  • Online Classes: If the school is running online classes then attend them regularly
  • Study at home: Take out some time every day to study
  • Indoor Games: Play Indoor Games
  • Storytelling: Read books or listen to stories.
  • Creative activities: Do activities like painting, drawing, crafts
  • Exercise: Do yoga or light exercise at home
  • Family time: Play games or chat with family

Precautions during school closure

It is important to take some precautions even when schools are closed. Some important points:

  • Do not let children watch TV or mobile for too long
  • Dress them in warm clothes and give them warm water to drink.
  • Ask to wear a mask when going out
  • Make a habit of washing hands frequently
  • Contact a doctor immediately if you feel sick

when will schools open

Currently, the school has been announced to remain closed till January 15, 2025. But this date may also increase. School opening date will depend on weather conditions. If the cold subsides, schools may open early. But if the cold increases then the period of school closure may increase.

Keep checking the website of your school or education department for information about school opening. School administration can also give information through SMS or WhatsApp.

conclusion

Schools have been closed in Bihar due to severe cold. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the health and safety of children. Schools are closed for younger children while school timings have been changed for older children. School closure may affect children’s education. Therefore, it is important to take care of studies and other activities at home. The decision to open the school will be taken according to the weather conditions.

Disclaimer

This article has been written for information purposes only. The circumstances of school closure may vary from district to district. Please contact your school or local education department for accurate information. The information given in the article may change over time.

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