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Jharkhand schools closed till Oct 29 amid Cyclone Arnab
✍️ ET Government
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 03:52 PM
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The state government has ordered schools in affected districts of Jharkhand to remain closed until October 29 as Cyclone Arnab threatens the region.
The Jharkhand state government announced that schools in districts facing the threat of Cyclone Arnab will stay closed until October 29. The decision aims to safeguard students, staff and the wider community as the system tracks the storm moving towards the state.
Meteorological officials expect heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding in the affected areas. Precautionary measures have been issued to limit travel and outdoor activities while the cyclone intensifies over the Bay of Bengal.
The closure affects thousands of pupils across primary and secondary schools. Parents have been advised to keep children at home and to follow updates from the education department and disaster‑management agencies.
Authorities said the situation will be reassessed daily and schools will reopen once the cyclone passes and normal conditions resume.
Meteorological officials expect heavy rainfall, strong winds and possible flooding in the affected areas. Precautionary measures have been issued to limit travel and outdoor activities while the cyclone intensifies over the Bay of Bengal.
The closure affects thousands of pupils across primary and secondary schools. Parents have been advised to keep children at home and to follow updates from the education department and disaster‑management agencies.
Authorities said the situation will be reassessed daily and schools will reopen once the cyclone passes and normal conditions resume.