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Schools closed on Oct 30 in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand due to cyclone
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:16 AM
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State education departments in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand announced a holiday on October 30 as a cyclone approaches, suspending classes across schools in the affected regions.
The education ministries of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand have issued a directive for a one‑day school holiday on October 30, citing the imminent threat of a cyclone moving across the eastern and central parts of the country.
All government‑run and many private schools in the three states are expected to remain closed as authorities prioritize student safety and aim to minimise disruption caused by severe weather.
The decision follows meteorological warnings that the cyclone could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding in low‑lying districts. Local officials have urged parents to keep children at home and to stay updated with real‑time alerts.
While the three states have confirmed the holiday, education departments in neighboring regions are monitoring the situation and may announce similar measures if conditions deteriorate.
The closure aligns with standard protocol in India, where schools are often shut during extreme weather events to protect students and staff.
All government‑run and many private schools in the three states are expected to remain closed as authorities prioritize student safety and aim to minimise disruption caused by severe weather.
The decision follows meteorological warnings that the cyclone could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding in low‑lying districts. Local officials have urged parents to keep children at home and to stay updated with real‑time alerts.
While the three states have confirmed the holiday, education departments in neighboring regions are monitoring the situation and may announce similar measures if conditions deteriorate.
The closure aligns with standard protocol in India, where schools are often shut during extreme weather events to protect students and staff.