New Delhi: Just as students may have been rejoicing that their winter vacations have been extended, the Delhi government has withdrawn its order related to the extension. Owing to the intense winter this January in Delhi NCR, the Department of Education had issued an order notifying the extension of winter break in schools within the national capital.

Schools usually have a winter vacation starting from Christmas and going on until New Year’s Day. Due to the harsh winter and extreme cold wave, the Delhi government had extended the winter holidays for schools until January 10. This order was valid for all government-aided and unaided recognised private schools of the national capital territory (NCT).

Delhi cancels school winter vacation extension

However, hours after its first order, the department clarified that the earlier order had been mistakenly issued. It further stated that a decision will be made on January 7.

"Order No.DE.23(3)/Sch.Br./2024/18 dated: January 6, 2024, regarding extension of Winter Vacation stands withdrawn with immediate effect. Further orders in this regard may be issued in due course," stated the updated order of the Delhi government. 

The Directorate of Education in Delhi also said that further orders on the winter break may be issued in due course.

Cold wave persists in north India

A ‘Severe Weather’ warning continues throughout north India, as the region grapples with dense fog and extreme, chilly weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ in Delhi, predicting light rainfall and cold weather for the next few days.