Severe cold: Chandigarh suspends physical classes up to 8th till January 20

Chandigarh, January 13

In view of the severe cold conditions, the UT Administration has decided to suspend physical classes up to Class VIII in all government, government-aided and recognised private schools till January 20. This precautionary measure is aimed at ensuring the safety of children by minimising their exposure to the extreme cold.

During this period, schools are advised to encourage online classes for these students. For students from Classes IX to XII, schools are permitted to open, with classes starting not earlier than 9:30 am and concluding no later than 4 pm. However, schools are urged to consider the cold spell, particularly during the early morning and late evening hours, as well as the commuting time for students. The timing adjustments are aimed at providing a balance between educational continuity and the well-being of students.

Additionally, schools have been granted flexibility to regulate staff timings accordingly. — TNS

Moderate to dense fog over 3 days

Chandigarh: Moderate to dense fog is expected in the city for the next three days. The city on Saturday recorded 15.6°C maximum temperature, which is three degrees below normal. The minimum temperature rose to 6.8°C, which is normal for the winter season. As per the weather forecast, the city is unlikely to see any major shift in the day as well as night temperatures for the next five days. tns

17 flights delayed, 1 cancelled

Mohali: Seventeen flights were delayed and one flight was cancelled due to various reasons at the SBSI Airport here on Saturday. As many as 13 departures in the afternoon and evening were delayed. The early morning arrival from Pune had to be cancelled. The early morning Chennai flight departure was late by around five hours. Most of the delayed flights were late by around two hours. The Dubai flight arrival and departure were on time.