Lucknow,

02 Jan (HS): Due to the severe cold wave, all schools up to class 12 in Uttar

Pradesh have been closed until January 5. Instructions have been given to close

all schools across all boards until January 5. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

issued these instructions to officials during a meeting on Friday.

Chief

Minister Yogi Adityanath said that all officials should be touring the region

regarding the cold wave. Officials should ensure the availability of blankets

and bonfires in all districts. No one should sleep in the open, and ensure all

facilities are provided in night shelters. Officials should ensure all

necessary arrangements are made in all night shelters.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi