Schools and colleges in some Andhra Pradesh districts closed on Monday, November 2, as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast. District administrations announced these holidays due to heavy rain and strong wind forecasts. Officials warned institutions to follow closure orders. Parents should check local updates for any school holidays on November 3.
In view of the expected landfall and adverse weather in Andhra Pradesh due to Cyclone Murasu, district administrations may announce further school closures for November 3.
Schools and colleges in some districts of Andhra Pradesh have been closed on Monday, November 2, as Cyclone Murasu approaches the state coast. District administrations have announced holidays as a precautionary measure amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and strong winds. However, there is no confirmation of a statewide school holiday covering all districts.
According to media reports, the NTR district administration has declared a holiday on November 2 for government and private schools, junior and degree colleges, and Anganwadi centres. The report also said that the district administration warned of action against institutions that do not follow the closure order.
Palnadu District Collector Kritika Shukla announced a holiday on November 2 for government and private schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in the district.
These are local administrative decisions and do not amount to a statewide closure order.
Students and parents in other districts should check announcements from their respective District Collectors and school authorities for confirmation of holidays.
Will schools remain closed on November 3?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its special coastal weather bulletin issued on November 2, said Cyclone Murasu had intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It forecast that the storm would cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, around midnight on November 2 or in the early hours of November 3. The IMD forecast wind speeds of 100–110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph.
In view of the expected landfall and adverse weather, district administrations may announce further school closures for November 3. However, a confirmed statewide holiday order for that date has not been established. Parents and students should follow official district announcements before travelling to schools.
According to the IMD, the storm is expected to affect the south Andhra Pradesh coast, particularly the stretch between Nellore and Narsapur. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is also forecast in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
The Andhra Pradesh government and district administrations are monitoring the situation and taking precautionary measures. Residents should follow weather alerts and local authorities’ instructions.