Heavy Rain Alert: Schools Closed in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh Today? Check List

Heavy rain alerts from the India Meteorological Department have triggered targeted school closures today, September 25, across southern Odisha and parts of north coastal Andhra Pradesh. These are district-level orders, not statewide shutdowns. Parents need clarity on today’s closures and the likely reopening window for Saturday, September 26.

Confirmed closures include Malkangiri and Koraput through today; Nabarangpur has extended holidays to September 26. Kalahandi’s order runs through Friday. In north Andhra, Srikakulam and Vizianagaram declared holidays earlier this week; most schools are functioning today pending local reviews and flooding reports.

District-wise school closures today, Sep 25

Updated 10:30 am IST: Orders vary by district and institution type. Malkangiri and Koraput cover government, aided, private schools and anganwadi centres; Koraput also included colleges. Nabarangpur covers anganwadis too. The table tracks today’s status and what administrators say about Saturday reviews.

IMD red/orange alerts and reopening likelihood for Sep 26

IMD places southern Odisha and adjoining north Andhra under heavy to very heavy rain risk as a deep depression straddles south Odisha–north Andhra. Local forecasts show Koraput and Vizianagaram expecting heavy rain today, easing Saturday. Collectors typically decide reopenings after early-morning patrols and control-room checks.

Anganwadis, colleges, exams and buses: what’s included

Anganwadi centres are shut where school holidays apply; Koraput’s order also covered colleges. No statewide exam postponement is announced today. Students should confirm unit tests with schools. For bus diversions or cancellations, contact APSRTC district officers: Srikakulam 9959225603; Vizianagaram 9959225604, before travelling.

Where official updates drop and helplines for parents

Track notices from Collectorates, District Education Officers and police on websites and X. For Odisha, district emergency control rooms operate on 1077. In Andhra Pradesh, State Emergency Operations Centre numbers are 1070 and 1800-425-0101. Save them, then recheck notices between 7 and 9 am Saturday.

For students and parents, the signal is simple: today’s closures are targeted, and tomorrow depends on rain easing overnight. Keep children indoors near safe transport, carry IDs, and allow extra travel time if schools reopen. Use the helplines and follow official pages for the first credible update.