The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh are bracing for severe weather conditions as Cyclone Montha intensifies over the Bay of Bengal. In a proactive move to ensure student safety, the state government has announced mandatory school closures across several vulnerable districts.
Affected Districts and Holiday Schedule
Educational institutions in the following districts will remain closed until further notice:
- Vizianagaram - Complete closure of all schools
- Visakhapatnam - All educational institutions shut
- Anakapalli - Schools closed as precautionary measure
- Kakinada - Holiday declared for safety reasons
Government's Preemptive Safety Measures
The decision comes following alerts from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding in coastal areas. The state administration has prioritized citizen safety, particularly focusing on protecting school children from the cyclone's impact.
Official authorities have advised residents to:
- Stay indoors unless absolutely necessary
- Avoid coastal areas and riverbanks
- Keep emergency supplies ready
- Follow official weather updates regularly
What Parents Need to Know
While the school holidays might disrupt academic schedules, the government emphasizes that student safety remains the paramount concern. Parents are requested to cooperate with the administration and keep children at home during this period of weather uncertainty.
The education department will monitor the situation closely and announce the reopening date once the cyclone threat subsides and normalcy returns to the affected regions.
