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Schools Shut on Oct 28 in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha as Cyclone AR Hits
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 01:04 AM
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On October 28, schools in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and several other states were ordered to remain closed as Cyclone AR approached, prompting a statewide holiday.
The education departments of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha announced a holiday for all schools on October 28 after the meteorological agency warned that Cyclone AR was likely to make landfall in the region. The directive, issued early on Monday, instructed both government and private institutions to keep their premises closed until the cyclone passes, citing safety concerns for students and staff.
State officials said the decision aligns with standard protocol during severe weather events, aiming to prevent travel hazards and potential damage to school infrastructure. Similar advisories were circulated in neighboring states, though the exact list of affected regions varied.
Parents were urged to keep children at home and avoid unnecessary movement, while disaster management teams prepared evacuation plans for vulnerable coastal districts. The holiday will be reflected in the academic calendar, with make‑up classes to be scheduled after the weather clears.
No reports of injuries or property loss have emerged at the time of the announcement, and authorities continue to monitor Cyclone AR’s trajectory closely.
State officials said the decision aligns with standard protocol during severe weather events, aiming to prevent travel hazards and potential damage to school infrastructure. Similar advisories were circulated in neighboring states, though the exact list of affected regions varied.
Parents were urged to keep children at home and avoid unnecessary movement, while disaster management teams prepared evacuation plans for vulnerable coastal districts. The holiday will be reflected in the academic calendar, with make‑up classes to be scheduled after the weather clears.
No reports of injuries or property loss have emerged at the time of the announcement, and authorities continue to monitor Cyclone AR’s trajectory closely.