Keeping the cold wave conditions, schools will remain closed for students of Class 1 to Class 8 till January 6 in Lucknow. "Regarding the above-mentioned matter, you are aware that at present a cold wave is going on in the entire state including the Lucknow district and it is extremely cold. Following the instructions given by the District Magistrate, you are ordered to ensure leave for all the children studying in school from pre-primary to class 8 till January 6, 2024," read the order.