Flood Situation Worsens in Several Parts of Odisha: Schools, Colleges and Anganwadi Centres to Stay Closed in Eight Districts on Wednesday

Bhubaneswar, July 29 UDN}:   In view of the prevailing heavy rainfall and flood-like situation across several parts of Odisha, educational institutions in eight districts of the state have been ordered to remain closed on Wednesday. The decision has been taken by the respective district administrations as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers, staff, and children attending Anganwadi centres.

The districts where schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres will remain closed on Wednesday are Keonjhar, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bargarh, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh.

The closure has been announced considering the continuing heavy rainfall, rising water levels, and the possibility of worsening flood conditions in vulnerable areas. The district administrations have been closely monitoring the situation and have taken the precautionary step to prevent students and children from facing difficulties while travelling to and from educational institutions amid adverse weather conditions.

At the same time, all government employees in the affected districts have been instructed to remain alert and stay prepared to report for duty whenever required. Officials have been directed to respond promptly to any emergency call or instruction from the administration and discharge their responsibilities as necessary.

The administration has also issued alerts regarding the evolving flood situation and directed concerned officials to remain vigilant. Authorities are closely monitoring rainfall, water levels, road connectivity, and other critical conditions in the affected areas. Necessary measures are being taken to deal with any emergency situation that may arise due to continued rainfall and flooding.

The district administrations have urged people, particularly those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas, to remain cautious and follow official advisories. The situation is being monitored continuously, and further decisions regarding educational institutions and other public services will be taken based on ground conditions and the prevailing weather situation.