Guwahati is currently experiencing a spell of very cold weather, and because of this, all government and provincialised schools in the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district will remain closed for one week starting from December 31, 2025. The decision has been taken by the district education authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of school students during the severe cold conditions being reported across the city. Officials said the order was issued on December 30 after the district administration reviewed the weather situation. The advisory came from the Office of the District Elementary Education Officer-cum-District Mission Coordinator under Samagra Shiksha, Kamrup (Metro). The decision was also approved by the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup (Metropolitan) district before being formally notified to the schools concerned.
According to the order, the closure will remain in force from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Schools are expected to reopen after this period. However, officials have also mentioned that the reopening date may be reviewed again if the cold wave continues or if fresh instructions are issued by the administration. Education authorities have asked all school heads to make sure that students, parents, teachers, and other staff members are properly informed about the week-long closure. Schools have also been instructed not to conduct any academic, co-curricular, or extra-curricular activities during this period. This includes outdoor activities, school functions, or any form of student gathering on the school premises.
Officials said the decision was taken keeping in mind the fact that children may be more vulnerable to health complications caused by prolonged exposure to cold weather. The administration also felt that many students come from distant areas early in the morning, when temperatures are at their lowest, which increases health risks.