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Schools in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Shut as Cyclone Arnab Approaches
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:32 AM
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Authorities have declared a holiday for schools on September 24 in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Arnab draws nearer, prompting precautionary closures.
The education departments of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh announced that all schools will remain closed on September 24, citing the imminent threat of Cyclone Arnab. The cyclone, currently tracking north‑westward over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall along the eastern coast within the next 24 hours, prompting authorities to take preventive measures.
State officials said the holiday is a precaution to ensure the safety of students, teachers and staff, and to allow families to make necessary arrangements ahead of the storm. Emergency services have been placed on high alert, and evacuation plans are being readied for vulnerable coastal districts.
The decision aligns with earlier advisories from the Indian Meteorological Department, which warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding in the affected regions. Parents are urged to stay informed through official channels and to avoid non‑essential travel until the cyclone weakens.
Schools are expected to resume normal operations once the cyclone passes and a post‑storm assessment confirms that infrastructure and safety conditions are satisfactory.
State officials said the holiday is a precaution to ensure the safety of students, teachers and staff, and to allow families to make necessary arrangements ahead of the storm. Emergency services have been placed on high alert, and evacuation plans are being readied for vulnerable coastal districts.
The decision aligns with earlier advisories from the Indian Meteorological Department, which warned of heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding in the affected regions. Parents are urged to stay informed through official channels and to avoid non‑essential travel until the cyclone weakens.
Schools are expected to resume normal operations once the cyclone passes and a post‑storm assessment confirms that infrastructure and safety conditions are satisfactory.