Bhubaneswar, April 16: Konark Sun temple has been closed with immediate effect till May 15 in the wake of Covid surge.

The Archaeological Survey of India said due to the prevailing Covid-19 situation, the centrally-protected monuments, sites and museums will remain closed with immediate effect.

Prahlad Singh Patel tweeted,” due to prevailing COVID situation, it has been decided to close all the centrally protected monument/ sites and museums under Archeological Survey of India with immediate effect and till 15^th May 2021 or until further orders.”