Bihar Schools January 12 Update: Open or Closed Amid Cold Wave? District-Wise Status
Bihar schools face uncertainty on January 12, 2026, as severe cold wave and fog persist across districts, with some like Muzaffarpur reopening under revised timings while others extend closures. Parents await official confirmations from DMs, as decisions vary by local weather conditions and invoke Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Bihar School Reopening Status: Key Districts Breakdown
Winter vacations and cold-induced closures have disrupted academics since late December 2025, with IMD forecasting continued chill till mid-January.
District-Wise Update (as of Jan 11, 2026):
DistrictStatus on Jan 12Timings/DetailsSource[s]MuzaffarpurOpen (All classes)10 AM–3:30 PM till Jan 17
PatnaLikely closed (up to Class 8)Extended till Jan 11+; Classes 9–12: 10:3...