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Cyclone Forces School Closures on Oct 30 Across Andhra, Odisha, Jharkhand
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 12:36 AM
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Schools in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and other states were shut on Oct 30 following warnings of an approaching cyclone.
The Indian Meteorological Department issued a cyclone alert for the Bay of Bengal, prompting authorities to close schools on October 30.
In Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand, the government announced a full day of holiday for students to ensure safety.
Parents and teachers were advised to keep children indoors and follow official instructions.
The closures are part of a broader precautionary measure as the cyclone is expected to make landfall in the coming days.
Officials urged schools to resume normal operations once the threat subsides.
In Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand, the government announced a full day of holiday for students to ensure safety.
Parents and teachers were advised to keep children indoors and follow official instructions.
The closures are part of a broader precautionary measure as the cyclone is expected to make landfall in the coming days.
Officials urged schools to resume normal operations once the threat subsides.