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Telangana Schools Closed on Nov 3 as Cyclone Murasu Looms
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Telangana education department announced a holiday for all schools on 3 November as Cyclone Murasu approaches the state.
The state government of Telangana has issued a directive to close all schools on 3 November, citing the imminent threat of Cyclone Murasu. The decision, announced by the education department, aims to safeguard students and staff from the expected adverse weather conditions.
Authorities warned that the cyclone could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding across several districts. As a precaution, schools at all levels—from primary to higher secondary—have been instructed to remain shut for the day.
Parents have been advised to keep children at home and to follow updates from the Meteorological Department. The holiday will be treated as a regular school day once the cyclone passes and normalcy is restored.
The education department will communicate any further changes to the academic calendar if the weather situation worsens.
Authorities warned that the cyclone could bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding across several districts. As a precaution, schools at all levels—from primary to higher secondary—have been instructed to remain shut for the day.
Parents have been advised to keep children at home and to follow updates from the Meteorological Department. The holiday will be treated as a regular school day once the cyclone passes and normalcy is restored.
The education department will communicate any further changes to the academic calendar if the weather situation worsens.