Malkangiri, Nov 1: In view of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the possibility of a cyclonic storm, the Malkangiri district administration has declared that all government and private schools, colleges and Anganwadi Centres across the district will remain closed from November 2 to November 4.

Malkangiri Collector and District Magistrate issued an order to this effect on Sunday.

“However, the teaching and non-teaching staff of the schools, colleges and Anganwadi Centres will attend their duties as usual. Their services may be utilised by the administration for relief and restoration activities,” as per the order.

#Malkangiri | #CycloneUpdate In view of the IMD forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall and the possibility of a cyclonic storm, all Government and private schools, colleges and Anganwadi Centres across Malkangiri district will remain closed from November 2 to 4, 2026. https://t.co/ouWzls98B8

— I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) November 1, 2026

As cyclone Murasu has intensified over the Bay of Bengal and it is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3, the district administration has taken up preventive measures to minimise the impact of the cyclonic storm.

Also Read: Minister directs expeditious restoration works and preparedness to tackle cyclone Murasu