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Several states across India have announced holidays for schools and colleges due to the ongoing Cyclone Montha and Chhath Puja celebrations. While some states are facing heavy rainfall, others are observing festive breaks. (Representational Image) Schools are closed across many districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh as Cyclone Montha moved closer to the coast. The state governments have ordered a temporary shutdown to ensure the safety of students. (Image: ANI) In Andhra Pradesh, several districts have declared school holidays due to Cyclone Montha. Kakinada schools will remain closed from October 27 to 31, while institutions in West Godavari, Eluru, East Godavari, Annamayya, and Kadapa will stay shut on October 27 and 28. Districts including NTR, Bapatla, Krishna, and Guntur have also announced holidays between October 27 and 29 as a safety measure against heavy rain and strong winds. (Image: PT) The Odisha government has declared a two-day holiday for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in coastal districts. The move comes as a safety precaution amid warnings of strong winds and heavy rainfall. Disaster response teams have been deployed, and people have been advised to stay alert and follow local safety guidelines. (Image: PTI) In Tamil Nadu, Chennai District Collector Rashmi Siddharth Zagade announced that all schools in the city will remain closed today as a precaution. The decision was taken after heavy rain lashed several parts of the city due to Cyclone Montha. (Representational Image) In the National Capital Region, schools in Noida and Ghaziabad will remain closed on October 28 to mark the celebration of Chhath Puja, an important festival for devotees of the Sun God. (Representational Image) Schools in Bihar, Delhi, and some parts of West Bengal have also been closed as part of the ongoing Chhath Puja festivities. Several cities have made special arrangements to manage the large gatherings at ghats and riversides. (Representational Image)
