In view of the severe cold, Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur District Magistrate Krishna Karunesh on Sunday ordered schools to remain closed till January 17.

"In view of the cold, the educational work in the schools from LKG to Inter will remain closed on January 16 and 17. Schools in which pre-board and practical examinations are scheduled. Those schools can conduct pre-board and practical exams from 10:00 to 2:00," said the DM.