Gautam Buddha Nagar, Jan. 16 -- In view of the prevailing fog and cold weather conditions in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, the District Basic Education Officer, Rahul Pawar, issued an order for all schools affiliated with all boards (CBSE/ICSE/IB, UP Board and others) from Nursery to Class 8 to remain closed for Friday and Saturday.

He emphasised that the official order, issued on Friday, must be strictly followed.

The official order also stated that teachers and staff of council/aided/government schools will report to their respective district schools as usual.

As of Friday, the temperature in Gautam Buddha Nagar is reported to be around 6 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD. With weather conditions likely to be foggy or misty.

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