Boudh, Oct 29: In view of continuous heavy rainfall in the district, the Boudh District Collector has declared a one-day holiday for all schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres on Thursday.

According to reports, Cyclone Arnab made landfall in Andhra Pradesh, triggering heavy rainfall and strong winds across several districts of southern Odisha. Malkangiri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput are among the districts that have experienced significant rainfall due to the system's impact.

Meanwhile, Boudh district has been witnessing heavy rainfall since Wednesday night, with showers continuing throughout the night. With a rain alert in place for Thursday as well, the district administration has taken precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and children.

As part of these measures, the District Collector has announced the closure of all schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres across the district for one day on Thursday.

The decision has been taken in view of the prevailing weather conditions and the forecast of continued rainfall.