Cyclone Alert / Cyclone Arnab Live Updates: Schools Shut In 10 Odisha Districts, Closures Extend Till Oct 29 In Five

Bhubaneswar, Oct 27: Schools have been closed in ten districts of Odisha as authorities step up precautionary measures ahead of Cyclone Arnab, with heavy rainfall expected in southern and coastal parts of the state. The closure dates vary by district, with educational institutions in five vulnerable southern districts scheduled to remain shut on October 27, 28 and 29.

The Odisha government has announced the closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri districts from October 27 to October 29. These districts are expected to bear the brunt of the cyclone’s impact.

Meanwhile, district administrations have announced additional closures in Nayagada, Puri, Nabarangpur, Jagatsinghpur and Khordha districts as a precautionary measure.

District-Wise School Closure Live Updates
Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri: Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres will remain closed on October 27, 28 and 29.

Puri: All government, government-aided and private schools, from Shishu Vatika to Class 12, will remain closed on October 27 and 28. School staff have been directed to attend their institutions.

Nayagada: The district administration has announced a two-day closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres.

Nabarangpur: The district administration has announced school closures in view of the cyclone threat.

Jagatsinghpur: School closures have also been announced as a precautionary measure.

Khordha: All government, government-aided and private schools, from Shishu Vatika to Class 12, will remain closed from 1 pm today till October 28.

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Cyclone Arnab Raises Heavy Rainfall Concerns
Cyclone Arnab has intensified over the Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to strengthen preparedness and take precautionary measures in vulnerable areas.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the storm could cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam by the forenoon of October 28. Southern Odisha is likely to experience heavy rainfall, with several districts under weather warnings.

Authorities have urged parents, students and educational institutions to follow announcements issued by their respective district administrations as the situation develops.