Ranchi district administration has ordered all schools, from KG to Class 12, to remain closed until January 10 due to a cold wave warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This decision prioritizes student health and safety amidst plunging temperatures across Jharkhand. Several districts, including Ranchi, are under a yellow alert, with minimum temperatures dropping significantly in areas like Hazaribag. The IMD predicts temperatures may rise slightly in the coming days.