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Weather
Cyclone Arnab Forces Khordha Schools to Shut from 1 pm Today Through Tomorrow
✍️ Sambad English
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 01:01 PM
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The Khordha district administration has ordered all schools to remain closed from 1 pm today and continue the closure through tomorrow as Cyclone Arnab approaches.
Khordha district in Odisha announced that all government and private schools will stay closed from 1 pm today, extending the shutdown to the following day, as Cyclone Arnab moves closer to the coast. The decision was taken by the district collector’s office in consultation with the State Disaster Management Authority, citing the need to safeguard students and staff from the expected heavy rain and strong winds.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that Cyclone Arnab will bring gusts of up to 80 km/h and localized flooding in low‑lying areas of Khordha. Authorities have also advised residents to avoid non‑essential travel and to secure loose objects that could become projectiles.
Parents were informed through local media and school notices, and transport services for students have been suspended. The administration will reassess the situation after the cyclone passes and issue further instructions regarding the reopening of schools.
The closure aligns with standard protocol for severe weather events in the state, aiming to minimize disruption and protect public safety during the cyclone’s impact period.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that Cyclone Arnab will bring gusts of up to 80 km/h and localized flooding in low‑lying areas of Khordha. Authorities have also advised residents to avoid non‑essential travel and to secure loose objects that could become projectiles.
Parents were informed through local media and school notices, and transport services for students have been suspended. The administration will reassess the situation after the cyclone passes and issue further instructions regarding the reopening of schools.
The closure aligns with standard protocol for severe weather events in the state, aiming to minimize disruption and protect public safety during the cyclone’s impact period.