Educational institutions across several districts of Odisha will remain closed on Thursday, September 24, following weather-related concerns in the state. Schools and Anganwadi centres in Nabarangpur, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Gajapati, Koraput, Khurda and Malkangiri have been ordered to remain shut through Thursday.
The closures apply to students, while teachers and other school staff have been directed to report for duty. School authorities have also been asked to ensure that buildings remain accessible and prepared to respond to any emergency situation.