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Education
School holidays declared in three Odisha districts as heavy rains trigger flood alert
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 01:48 PM
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Authorities have announced a holiday for schools in three districts of Odisha following intense rainfall and a flood warning. The decision aims to ensure safety of students and staff.
The education department of Odisha issued an immediate directive to close schools in three districts after the region experienced unusually heavy rainfall. Meteorological reports indicated a heightened risk of flooding, prompting officials to issue a flood alert for the affected areas.
The closure, effective from today, applies to all government and private schools within the designated districts. Parents have been advised to keep children at home and avoid travel in low‑lying zones that are prone to waterlogging.
Local authorities are monitoring water levels and have deployed rescue teams to vulnerable villages. The school holiday will remain in force until the flood risk subsides and normal conditions are restored, officials said.
Education officials emphasized that the safety of students is the top priority and urged communities to cooperate with relief efforts. Updates will be provided through official channels as the situation evolves.
The closure, effective from today, applies to all government and private schools within the designated districts. Parents have been advised to keep children at home and avoid travel in low‑lying zones that are prone to waterlogging.
Local authorities are monitoring water levels and have deployed rescue teams to vulnerable villages. The school holiday will remain in force until the flood risk subsides and normal conditions are restored, officials said.
Education officials emphasized that the safety of students is the top priority and urged communities to cooperate with relief efforts. Updates will be provided through official channels as the situation evolves.