Heavy rain has triggered targeted school and anganwadi closures across parts of Odisha and north coastal Andhra Pradesh for September 23–24. Orders differ by district and date, so parents must confirm locally. The India Meteorological Department has warned of extremely heavy rain over Odisha through Thursday, increasing the likelihood of staggered decisions.
A deep depression near Kalingapatnam is expected to cross the North Andhra–South Odisha coasts tonight, with squally winds and rough seas. IMD’s coastal bulletin, issued at 03:09 IST today, flags poor visibility and LC‑III signals at key ports. Winds up to 75 kmph are likely through September 24.
District‑wise closures today and tomorrow
Confirmed orders include a three‑day closure in Malkangiri (September 23–25) and a two‑day closure in Nabarangpur (September 23–24). In Andhra Pradesh, six districts have shut schools and anganwadi centres today, with extensions dependent on fresh advisories. Track evening district updates for Thursday’s status before planning travel or attendance.
| District | State | Dates | Order scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malkangiri | Odisha | Sep 23–25 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Nabarangpur | Odisha | Sep 23–24 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Srikakulam | Andhra Pradesh | Sep 23 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Vizianagaram | Andhra Pradesh | Sep 23 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Parvathipuram Manyam | Andhra Pradesh | Sep 23 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh | Sep 23 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Alluri Sitharama Raju | Andhra Pradesh | Sep 23 | Schools, anganwadis |
| Anakapalle | Andhra Pradesh | Sep 23 | Schools, anganwadis |
How to verify your local order
Check your District Collector’s website or X handle, the school’s official channel, and the state education department notice board before leaving home. Confirm three points: date applicability, classes covered, and staff attendance instructions. Hostellers should call wardens, note gate timings, and share an emergency contact in case roads flood.
Exams and interviews: status and likely reschedules
Some districts have asked staff to report despite student holidays, while others exempt essential examinations. Candidates should refresh notices from boards, universities, and recruiting bodies this afternoon and late evening, and retain hall tickets and ID for revised slots. Expect centres in low‑lying zones to shift or defer first.
Travel and hostel advisory for students
Avoid coastal trips, riverbanks, and low‑lying shortcuts during peak rain bands. Ports along North Andhra have LC‑III signals, and IMD warns of rough to very rough seas. If travel is unavoidable, add buffer time, carry a power bank, waterproof documents, and inform guardians of your live location.
Next official update window to watch
IMD’s current coastal bulletin is valid until 14:30 IST today, after which a fresh advisory is expected. District administrations typically post evening updates for next‑day operations. Parents should recheck after the bulletin and again early on September 24, as Odisha remains under an extremely heavy‑rain warning.
