- Schools, colleges, and Anganwadis closed in 5 Odisha districts.
- Closure on Oct 28-29, 2026, due to cyclone threat.
- CM Majhi directs relief efforts and essential services restoration.
Odisha School Holiday on Oct 28-29: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi held a high-level meeting at the Lok Seva Bhawan regarding this situation. Considering the weather conditions, it has been decided that schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers in five districts will remain closed on October 28 and 29, 2026. Read on for full details.
According to information provided by the state government, educational institutions, including schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers, will remain closed on October 28 and 29 in the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri due to the threat of heavy rainfall.
For other districts in Odisha, the final decision regarding the closure of educational institutions will be taken by the respective District Collectors after assessing the local situation. Students, parents, and teachers in these districts should keep a close watch on official directives issued by their local district administration.
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All concerned departments have been instructed to work in coordination with one another. Special emphasis has been placed on the restoration of essential services and on protecting farmers' crops from potential damage.