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Due to a severe cold wave and dense fog disrupting normal life in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, the district administration has ordered the closure of all schools up to Class 8 for three days (December 18-20, 2025). The decision was made based on weather warnings of continued dense fog and cold winds, with Tuesday, December 16th being the coldest day in a decade. Schools with pre-scheduled exams are allowed to continue with them. The administration has advised caution for the public, especially children and the elderly, and to avoid unnecessary travel.

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Bareilly Schools Closed as Cold Wave Grips Uttar Pradesh

Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh – December 18, 2025 – Schools in Bareilly district have been ordered to close for three days following a severe cold wave and dense fog that has blanketed the region. The order, issued by the Bareilly district administration on Wednesday, December 17th, affects all government, aided, and private schools for students up to Class 8, from December 18th to December 20th.

“The decision was taken in response to the persistent fog and severe cold conditions,” stated Dr. Vinita, Basic Siksha Adhikari, acting under the direction of District Magistrate Avinash Singh. “Strict action will be taken against any school found violating this order.”

While classes are suspended, schools with already scheduled examinations are permitted to proceed as planned.

Bareilly has been experiencing exceptionally cold weather, with Tuesday, December 16th, marking the coldest day in the district in the last ten years, with a maximum temperature of just 16.3 degrees Celsius. Visibility has been severely reduced due to dense fog, impacting traffic and increasing the risk of accidents.

The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for dense fog for the next three days, and officials warn that cold winds from the hills are expected to worsen the situation.

“We are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to take extra precautions, particularly for children and the elderly,” said Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Santosh Kumar Singh. “No immediate relief from the cold weather is expected.”

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