Andhra Holiday: Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed In These Dists Over Cyclone Montha

Schools and colleges in several districts in Andhra Pradesh will remain closed in the next few days due to Cyclone Montha forming over the Bay of Bengal.

As a precautionary measure, the education department has declared holidays for schools in Kakinada, Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur, Anakapalli, East Godavari, Annamayya, Kadapa, Eluru and Ambedkar Konaseema, and Palnadu.

District Wise School Holidays

Kakinda: 5 Days From October 27-31 Days from October 27-31.
Krishna, Bapatla, Guntur and Anakapalli: From October 27-29.
East Godavari, Annamayya, Kadapa, Eluru and Ambedkar Konaseema districts: October 27 and 28.
Palnadu district: 1 Day on October 27.

However, the leaves are subject to change depending on the cyclone's progress and rains.

A low-pressure system brewing over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Montha, which is expected to strengthen further into a severe cyclonic storm. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast by the evening of October 28.

Heavy Rains, Landslides, and Widespread Disruption Expected

The storm is poised to unleash torrential rains, strong winds, and potential landslides across coastal and southern districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Authorities are on high alert, with evacuation efforts already underway in vulnerable areas like Hope Island near Kakinada.

Odisha:

In Gajapati district, all schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges are shut until October 30.

Odisha's Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari has placed eight southern districts - including Malkangiri, Koraput, and Gajapati - under the Red Zone. All 30 districts have been instructed to stay on high alert in case the cyclone shifts course.

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has rolled out a pre-cyclone relief and supply plan to mitigate the storm's impact.