As a cold wave and dense fog have tightened their grip on Punjab, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for various regions.
The rough weather and low visibility have made it harder for students to commute, especially during the early hours of the morning. With schools slated to reopen tomorrow in Punjab, many students and parents are urging the authorities to prolong the winter holidays, considering the situation. Earlier, the Punjab winter holidays 2026 were declared until January 7, 2026. However, the Minister of School Education of Punjab, Harjot Singh Bains (after consultation with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann), provided an extension till January 13, 2026. As per the previous order, all schools in Punjab will reopen on January 14, 2026. Nonetheless, students and parents are constantly urging the authorities to prolong the winter vacation, as regions like Bhatinda, Firozpur, Moga, and Muktsar have been put on red alert, while an orange alert has been sounded for Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, and Nawashahr. Students and parents are constantly commenting on CM Bhagwant Mann's and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains' Twitter posts seeking a winter holiday extension. School Winter Holiday: State-Wise List Refer to the table below to check which states/cities have announced or extended winter vacations.
- Delhi: Jan 1–15, 2026
- Haryana: Jan 1–15, 2026
- Telangana: Till Jan 16, 2026 (Sanskriti holidays)
- Noida: Till Jan 15
IMD Weather Forecast: Red, Orange & Yellow Alert Issued
Punjab Weather Forecast Till Jan 18: IMD
Check out the weather prediction by IMD:
| Date | Punjab Weather Condition |
| 13.01.2026 | Dense to very dense fog at few places, cold wave to severe cold wave, ground frost at few places, cold day to severe cold day at isolated places |
| 14.01.2026 | Dense fog at isolated places |
| 15.01.2026 | Dense fog at isolated places |
| 16.01.2026 | Dense fog at isolated places |
| 17.01.2026 | Dense fog at isolated places |
| 18.01.2026 | Nil (No significant weather) |
1. According to IMD, maximum temperatures are likely to be in the range of 16-18°C over northern & eastern districts and 18–20°C over the remaining parts of the state.
2. Minimum temperatures are likely to be in the range of 00-02°C over northern & central parts and 02-04°C over remaining parts of the state.
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