Noida schools’ timings changed, DM orders classes to start late due to fog, severe cold; check details
Due to dense fog and severe cold conditions prevailing in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district, the district administration has revised school timings for all classes, officials said on Sunday.
Noida schools will have new timings from January 19
Due to dense fog and severe cold conditions prevailing in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar district, the district administration has revised school timings for all classes, officials said on Sunday. The order, issued in accordance with the instructions of the District Magistrate, stated that all classes will be held from 10:00 in the morning until 15:00 in the afternoon from January 19, 2026 until further orders.
What is the new school program?
“In accordance with the directions issued by the District Magistrate, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and in view of the dense fog and extreme cold, all classes in all schools operating in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, including government schools, private schools and all schools affiliated to various boards (CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board and others) will be closed from 10 am to 3 pm with effect from January 19, 2026 until further orders.” will be carried out. It must be strictly adhered to,” the order read.
The move took place due to persistent cold weather conditions and reduced visibility due to dense fog in the area; This led district officials to take precautionary measures, especially for young children. Meanwhile, visibility remained poor across the National Capital as cold weather conditions continued and dense fog covered most parts of the city. India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that dense fog continued in the morning hours, and moderate fog was observed in many places and dense fog was observed in isolated spots.
How is the weather in Delhi-NCR?
Minimum temperatures on Sunday hovered between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius, remaining 1.6 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal. “On Saturday, in response to the worsening air quality, the Commission on Air Quality Management (CAQM) reintroduced Phase IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).” Considering the current trend of air quality and related factors and with a view to preventing further deterioration of air quality in the region, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP unanimously decides to initiate all the actions envisaged below. Phase IV of the current GRAP – ‘Severe +’ Air Quality (DELHI AQI > 450) will have immediate effect across the entire NCR as a proactive measure.
“This is in addition to actions under Phases I, II and III of the existing GRAP already in force in NCR,” the order from CAQM said. The resolution also states: “NCR Pollution Control Boards and other relevant agencies have been asked to step up preventive measures to prevent further deterioration of air quality in the region.” As severe pollution, cold weather and dense fog persist, authorities have urged citizens to limit outdoor activities, follow health advice and take precautions against hazardous air quality.
