Dehradun, December 26: As intense cold waves continue to grip north India, the holiday has been declared in all schools in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand tomorrow, December 27. District authorities have asked management of all the schools to adhere to the government order. Winter 2019: Cold Waves Grip North India as Mercury Dips Following Snowfall in The Hills, Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand Covered in Snow, See Pics.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted severe cold spell in North India over the next couple of days. Wednesday was recorded as the coldest day of this season in Dehradun and the state capital. The mercury dipped below five degrees in the night. A dense fog was also reported in the morning in the plains of the state.

On Thursday, all private and public schools also remained closed in Haryana due to cold. The severe cold wave has affected normal life in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. In Uttar Pradesh, 38 people are reported to have died in the past 48 hours, though there is no official confirmation about the total number of deaths reported from various districts.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 26, 2019 08:16 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

Dehradun, December 26: As intense cold waves continue to grip north India, the holiday has been declared in all schools in Haridwar district of Uttarakhand tomorrow, December 27. District authorities have asked management of all the schools to adhere to the government order. Winter 2019: Cold Waves Grip North India as Mercury Dips Following Snowfall in The Hills, Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand Covered in Snow, See Pics.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted severe cold spell in North India over the next couple of days. Wednesday was recorded as the coldest day of this season in Dehradun and the state capital. The mercury dipped below five degrees in the night. A dense fog was also reported in the morning in the plains of the state.

On Thursday, all private and public schools also remained closed in Haryana due to cold. The severe cold wave has affected normal life in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan. In Uttar Pradesh, 38 people are reported to have died in the past 48 hours, though there is no official confirmation about the total number of deaths reported from various districts.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 26, 2019 08:16 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).