Bhubaneswar, Oct 27, 2025

The Odisha Government’s School and Mass Education Department on Monday announced the closure of all schools in eight southern districts from October 28 to 30, in view of the impending Cyclone ‘Montha’ and the heavy rainfall expected under its influence.

In an official letter issued by N. Thirumala Naik, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, School and Mass Education Department, all government, government-aided, and private schools in the districts of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur are to remain closed for three days from October 28 to 30 as a precautionary measure.

However, the letter also states that district administrations may deploy teachers and staff for cyclone management and relief operations, wherever necess

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