Secondary schools to remain closed if temp drops below 17°C

The secondary schools in the districts, where the temperature falls below 17 degrees Celsius, will remain closed.

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education on Tuesday provided essential directives in this regard.

It said, "Severe cold waves are flowing in different districts of the country. It is being learned that regular academic activities are disrupted due to the ongoing cold waves. For instance, the secondary schools in the districts, where the temperature falls below 17 degrees Celsius, will remain closed."

The regional deputy directors of the directorate will give the order of closure after discussing the district education officers, it added.