Authorities in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district have ordered all schools up to class 8 to shut down till January 10. The closure covers schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, IB, the UP Board, and other boards. District Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar issued the official order on January 6, following directions from the district magistrate. “The decision has been taken in compliance with the directions issued by the district magistrate, keeping in mind student safety amid prevailing weather conditions,” the order said. Schools must strictly follow this directive, Mr. Panwar added. The area recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius on January 6. Forecasts show temperatures of 8 degrees Celsius on January 7 and 8, and 9 degrees Celsius on January 9 and 10. The Indian Meteorological Department has also predicted fog or mist in early mornings until January 10.