Guwahati: All government and provincialised schools in Kamrup Metropolitan district will remain closed for one week due to extreme cold weather conditions, the education department announced on Tuesday.
As per an advisory issued by the Office of the District Elementary Education Officer-cum-District Mission Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, the closure will be effective from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Schools will reopen after the winter break, subject to further instructions from the authorities.
The decision has been taken in view of the health and safety of students, particularly young children, as cold weather continues to prevail across the district. The order has been issued with the approval of the District Commissioner, Kamrup Metropolitan.
School authorities have been directed to inform students, parents and staff about the temporary closure. They have also been instructed to ensure that no academic or co-curricular activities are conducted during this period. Heads of institutions have been asked to make necessary arrangements for the smooth reopening of schools after the break.
The advisory applies to all government and provincialised schools in Kamrup Metropolitan district. Private schools, however, have been advised to take an independent decision regarding closure, keeping the best interests of students in mind.
The education department stated that further instructions, if required, will be issued depending on the prevailing weather conditions.
