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Odisha Shuts Schools, Colleges in 5 Districts on Oct 28-29 Ahead of Cyclone
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What Happened?
Odisha will close schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers in five districts on October 28-29 as part of cyclone preparedness. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi aims for zero casualties.
Key points
- Schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centers will close in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, and Malkangiri on October 28-29.
- The cyclone is expected to make landfall between North Andhra Pradesh and South Odisha.
- Heavy rainfall and winds of 80 to 90 km/h are anticipated in affected districts.
- Cyclone and flood shelters have been prepared for evacuating residents.
- 60 ODRAF teams and 17 NDRF teams are deployed for emergency response.
Key insights
- The state's proactive measures could minimize risks to students and residents.
- Coordination among government departments may enhance emergency response effectiveness.
- Farmers are advised to harvest crops early to avoid losses due to the cyclone.
Why it matters
The closure of educational institutions aims to ensure student safety during the cyclone.
Source
Times Now
