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Heavy Rainfall Forces Closure of 126 Schools in Bhadrak, Odisha
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 06:48 AM
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Intense rain in Bhadrak district prompted officials to shut 126 schools as a safety precaution.
Heavy rainfall swept through Bhadrak district in Odisha on Monday, prompting the education department to order the closure of 126 schools across the area. The decision was taken to safeguard students and staff from flooding and travel hazards caused by the downpour.
Local authorities reported that waterlogged roads and rising water levels in low‑lying parts of the district made commuting unsafe. As a result, all classes were suspended until further notice, and parents were advised to keep children at home.
No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. The district administration is monitoring the situation and will issue updates on when schools can safely reopen.
The school shutdown adds to a series of weather‑related disruptions in eastern India this monsoon season, highlighting the challenges faced by communities in flood‑prone regions.
Local authorities reported that waterlogged roads and rising water levels in low‑lying parts of the district made commuting unsafe. As a result, all classes were suspended until further notice, and parents were advised to keep children at home.
No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. The district administration is monitoring the situation and will issue updates on when schools can safely reopen.
The school shutdown adds to a series of weather‑related disruptions in eastern India this monsoon season, highlighting the challenges faced by communities in flood‑prone regions.