Meerut, Dec. 18 -- The Bareilly administration has announced closure of schools upto Class 8 in view of dense fog and severe cold.

The schools will remain closed till December 20.

The decision was taken on the directions of district magistrate Avinash Singh, following which Basic Education Officer Dr Vinita issued the official order on Wednesday. According to the directive, all government and private schools up to Class 8 operating in the district will remain shut due to extreme cold and poor visibility caused by dense fog.

The administration has warned that strict action will be taken against any institution found violating the order.

However, the order clarifies that examinations already scheduled prior to the announcement will be c...