The biting cold wave gripping Rajasthan has forced an extension of school holidays across 13 key districts. New directives from the government aim to protect young students from the freezing conditions that have blanketed the state. Announced amid reports of sub-zero temperatures in border regions, the orders extend closures for primary and secondary schools until temperatures stabilize. Affected areas span from the arid west—Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner—to eastern hubs like Jaipur and Sikar. Nighttime lows have hit 2-4°C, with dense fog reducing visibility and increasing risks.
