Malkangiri, Sep 26: Following continuous heavy rainfall and intense thunderstorms across Malkangiri, the District Collector has ordered the closure of all schools in the district for today.

The decision was taken to ensure the safety of students and staff.

According to the order, both government and private educational institutions in the region will remain shut for today.

Authorities have urged residents to remain indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas prone to flooding or lightning strikes.

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While the ongoing low-pressure area has already triggered heavy rainfall across the state, the weather office has forecast the formation of another low-pressure system.

The IMD has issued an orange warning of heavy to very heavy rain at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Nabarangpur and Nuapada.

Similarly, the weather office issued a yellow warning for several districts.