Rajasthan is reeling under a fierce cold wave, leading to an official extension of winter school holidays in 13 districts. The timely intervention shields schoolchildren from the perilous drop in mercury levels. Fresh notifications detail the prolonged shutdown for all government and private institutions up to class 12. Key districts under the order include Jaipur, Ajmer, Pali, Nagaur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner, Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Bundi. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued shivers, with daytime highs struggling below 15°C.
