Extreme cold forces Patna to extend winter break for primary students till January 13. With safety topping the agenda, classes 1 through 5 get a reprieve from the savage weather assaulting Bihar.
The closure, notified district-wide, responds to plummeting temperatures and health alerts. Pediatricians warn of heightened flu and asthma risks in freezing conditions. ‘Better safe than sorry,’ echoes the parental consensus.
Educators roll out digital alternatives swiftly. Live streams, recorded lessons, and parent-teacher portals keep the academic wheel turning. ‘No child left behind,’ vows the superintendent of a prominent school.
IMD data reveals Patna’s coldest January stretch in years, with fog density at alarming levels. Rural pockets suffer too, prompting similar shutdowns. Daily life grinds slower under the white shroud.
Senior classes proceed with precautions like early dismissals and thermos mandates. This nuanced approach draws praise from education watchdogs. Historical trends show Bihar winters intensifying, demanding adaptive strategies.
Community drives distribute blankets to the needy, while hot meal programs sustain the vulnerable. The closure buys time for weather improvement, underscoring governance attuned to citizen needs. Patna waits out the freeze, eyes on sunnier days.