Cold weather: Winter vacation in Delhi schools extended till January 10

Taking note of adverse weather conditions, induced by dense fog, light rainfall and drop in temperature, India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the next few days.

New Delhi:The winter vacation in Delhi schools have been extended till January 10 due to cold weather conditions, officials said on Saturday.

Delhi is experiencing extreme cold waves and the India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert due to dense fog, light rainfall and drop in temperature for the next few days.

"Due to severe cold weather conditions, all government and private schools in Delhi will remain closed till January 10 (Wednesday). Accordingly, all the heads of schools of Delhi are hereby directed to disseminate this information among all the stakeholders," according to a statement from the Directorate of Education.