Ranchi, January 8: The Ranchi district administration has extended the closure of all schools until January 10, 2026, as a severe cold wave continues to grip Jharkhand. The order, issued on Thursday by Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri, applies to students from KG to Class 12 across all government, private, and minority institutions. The decision follows a "yellow alert" from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which warned of persisting cold wave conditions. While academic classes are suspended to protect student health, school authorities retain the discretion to conduct pre-scheduled board or internal examinations. Teachers and non-teaching staff must still report for duty to perform administrative tasks. Temperatures in Ranchi recently dipped to 8°C, with nearby districts recording lows near 3°C, prompted by icy north-westerly winds. Cold Wave Warning Issued: IMD Forecasts Severe Cold Conditions Across Northern and Central India Over Next Two Days.

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