Noida School Timing Changed:  The district administration of Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) in Uttar Pradesh has revised school timings due to dense fog and severe cold conditions. The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students, especially young children, as visibility remains very low during morning hours. 

According to officials, the new school timing order will come into effect from January 19, 2026, and will remain applicable until further orders, ANI reports

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What Is The Revised Timing?

According to the official order , “In compliance with the instructions given by the District Magistrate, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and in view of the dense fog and extreme cold, all classes in all schools operating in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, including government, private, and all schools affiliated with various boards (CBSE, ICSE, IB, UP Board, and others), will be conducted from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, effective January 19, 2026, until further orders. These orders must be strictly followed."

Why was this decision taken?

The decision was taken due to the prevailing cold wave and reduced visibility caused by dense fog in the region. Officials said the move was aimed at ensuring the safety of students, especially young children, during the harsh winter conditions. Large parts of the National Capital Region have been experiencing reduced visibility due to persistent fog.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dense fog prevailed in the morning, with moderate fog in some areas and dense fog in others. The minimum temperature on Sunday ranged between 5 and 7 degrees Celsius, which is about 1.6 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reimposed Stage-IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the National Capital Region due to the deteriorating air quality. The commission said its sub-committee unanimously decided to implement all measures under Stage-IV for 'severe+' air quality, citing the prevailing pollution trends and related factors.