New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, directed the closure of all schools up to Class 12 across ICSE, CBSE, state and other boards till 5 January due to the severe cold wave.

The UP government has asked officials to remain vigilant with field inspections, ensure blankets, prevent people from sleeping in the open, and make complete arrangements in all night shelters.

On Thursday, the IMD had issued a weather forecast - warning of dense fog over Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and cold wave conditions in Delhi, Chandigarh among other states - as winter tightens its grip.

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