Schools in Khordha District to Remain Closed from 1 PM Today Till October 28 Due to Cyclone Arnab

27 Oct 2026, 05:27 by Himanshu · KalingaTV

Bhubaneswar: In view of the possible impact of Cyclone Arnab and the forecast of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha, the Khordha district administration has ordered the closure of all schools in the district from 1 PM on October 27 till October 28, 2026.

According to an official order issued by the District Project Office, Samagra Shiksha, Khordha, on Tuesday, all government, government-aided, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and privately managed schools will remain closed for students from Sishu Vatika to Class XII.

The decision has been taken following the directions of Khordha Collector and District Magistrate Amrit Ruturaj as a precautionary measure against the possible impact of the cyclone.

As per the order, schools will be closed for students at 1 PM on October 27 after serving the Mid-Day Meal (MDM). However, all teachers and other school staff have been directed to remain present at their respective institutions as usual.

The district administration has also instructed that no leave will be permitted to teachers and school staff during this period.

Furthermore, school authorities have been directed to keep school buildings ready for use as emergency shelters, along with all necessary facilities, to accommodate people in the event of an emergency.

Headmasters and principals have been instructed to arrange roster duties from October 27 to ensure that school premises remain accessible round the clock (24×7) and that full cooperation is extended to the district administration whenever required.

The order further emphasises that all instructions must be followed strictly to ensure preparedness for any emergency arising from the cyclone.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha during October 27–31, prompting the authorities to intensify preparedness measures.

Schools in Khordha District to Remain Closed from 1 PM Today Till October 28 Due to Cyclone Arnab

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