Schools closed today in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh amid Cyclone Arnab; check district-wise list

Schools in several parts of India will remain closed today as Cyclone Arnab brings heavy rainfall, strong winds and thunderstorms to affected regions. Citing weather alerts and concerns over student safety, district administrations in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have announced school holiday as a precautionary measure.

In Jharkhand, schools will remain closed in Ranchi, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Simdega districts. In Andhra Pradesh, school holidays have been announced in West Godavari, Visakhapatnam and Krishna districts. Meanwhile, local reports claim that schools and colleges in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, will remain closed on October 29 amid forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in several areas affected by the cyclone.

Schools closed today: State-wise list

Jharkhand: Schools in Ranchi, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Simdega districts will remain closed on October 29 following orders from the respective district administrations. The closures cover October 28 and 29, with the Ranchi order explicitly suspending academic activities for Classes KG to 12 in government, government-aided and private schools.

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The decision comes amid intermittent rainfall across parts of the state and forecasts of increased rainfall under the impact of Cyclone Arnab. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in several districts and an orange alert for some areas, including Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga and West Singhbhum. Jharkhand Disaster Management Minister Irfan Ansari had said that eight to nine districts were likely to be affected by the cyclone. District administrations have been directed to remain vigilant and prepared to deal with adverse weather conditions.

Andhra Pradesh : Schools in three districts of Andhra Pradesh will remain closed on October 29 due to the cyclone threat and the possibility of heavy rainfall and strong winds.

The district-wise closure details are as follows:

• West Godavari: Schools and anganwadi centres will remain closed.
• Visakhapatnam: Government and private schools will remain closed.
• Krishna: Schools will remain closed due to prevailing weather conditions.

Parents and students are advised to check official communications from their schools and district administrations for further updates.

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Chhattisgarh: Schools and colleges in Raipur will remain closed on October 29 amid forecasts of continued rainfall, gusty winds and heavy to very heavy rain under the impact of Cyclone Arnab. The state government has placed 12 districts on alert, while the Raipur district administration has directed the police, health, revenue, local-body and electricity departments to remain prepared for weather-related emergencies. Disaster-response teams and fire services have also been placed on alert.

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations in parts of northern and central Chhattisgarh, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds. A control room has been activated to coordinate assistance and monitor weather alerts. The district administration has issued helpline number 0771-2413233 for assistance.

Odisha schools closed today or not?

Schools and anganwadi centres in 16 districts of Odisha remained closed on October 28, due to the impact of Cyclone Arnab. However, there is no latest information on schools being closed today.

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Heavy rain and strong winds affected southern Odisha, uprooting trees and electric poles, flooding roads and triggering landslides. Gajapati was among the worst-affected districts, while the IMD issued alerts for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in several parts of the state. Students and parents should check for any fresh announcement from the Odisha government or their respective district administrations before assuming that schools will remain closed on October 29.

Uttar Pradesh school holiday not confirmed statewide

There is no confirmed statewide school-closure announcement for Uttar Pradesh on October 29 for Karwa Chauth. Local reports indicate that female teachers in certain basic education schools have been granted leave for the festival. However, this provision does not mean that schools will remain closed for students across the state. Students in Lucknow, Noida, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Agra, Meerut and other districts should check with their respective schools for confirmation of classes and examinations. Students and parents should verify school-closure announcements through official district administration notices, school websites and parent communication groups.