Overview
- An official advisory ordered all government and provincialized schools closed from December 31 to January 6 in Kamrup (Metropolitan).
- The decision was issued by the district education office with approval from the District Commissioner following the Inspector of Schools’ recommendation.
- Heads of schools were told to notify families, halt academic and co-curricular activities, and prepare for reopening.
- Private schools were advised to decide independently based on local conditions in the interest of student safety.
- Meteorological readings showed Guwahati’s maximum at 18.1°C, about 6.4°C below normal, with forecasts for light rain and fog, and officials said further directions may follow if needed.