Keeping in mind the likely impact of Cyclone Gulab, schools and educational institutions in 11 districts of Odisha will remain closed on Monday (September 27), informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena.
According to the SRC, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has directed the Collectors of Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Malkangiri, Khordha, Puri, Nayagarh and Kalahandi to shut schools and other educational institutions tomorrow.
The collectors have also been directed to take appropriate decision regarding the functioning of schools and educational institutions on Tuesday (September 28) as per the prevailing situation in their respective districts.
“Classes for 9th students begin at 8:30AM every day. It would be advisable for students to not step out of their homes tomorrow if there is heavy rainfall and wind flow tomorrow. Decisions regarding closure of schools would be taken by the Collectors as per the demand of the situation and prevailing condition in their respective districts,” said School and Mass education minister Samir Ranjan Dash.
There seems to be no respite from heatwave for the people in several parts of Odisha as the mercury level touched 41 degree mark by 11:30 am on Sunday.
The Odisha government on Friday confirmed that one person has so far died of sunstroke this season.
The India Meteorological Department has warned that parts of India will witness extreme heatwave conditions during the months of April, May and June.
Several pockets of Chennai are completely flooded after heavy rains due to cyclone Michaung. As per reports, south Chennai and north Chennai are among the worst-affected areas.
There seems to be no respite from heatwave for the people in several parts of Odisha as the mercury level touched 41 degree mark by 11:30 am on Sunday.
The Odisha government on Friday confirmed that one person has so far died of sunstroke this season.
Copyright © 2024 - Odisha Television Limited All Rights Reserved.