Schools Closed in Parts of Jharkhand as Cyclone Arnab Effects Intensify

Weather conditions in Jharkhand have become unsettled as the effects of Cyclone Arnab, which is battering the Andhra Pradesh coast, spread across the region. Authorities have announced that schools in several districts will remain shut till October 29.

The state government, headed by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, has issued an order to keep schools closed in several districts until October 29. The district administrations of Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum and Simdega have informed that schools will stay closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

A formal statement noted that in Ranchi district, government schools from KG to Class 12 will be closed on October 28 and 29.

Private and aided schools affected

Government-aided and private schools will also not conduct any academic activities from KG to Class 12. The decision has been taken to safeguard students amid the rain and strong winds forecast.

Cyclone's path and intensity

The IMD reported that the cyclonic storm hit the coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, with winds blowing at 125 to 135 kilometres per hour. The landfall process began at 1:20 am.

Since Tuesday night, several districts including Ranchi, West Singhbhum and East Singhbhum have experienced intermittent rain. Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of the Ranchi Meteorological Centre, said light rain has been seen across many districts of the state since Tuesday night.

The main effect of Cyclone Arnab in Jharkhand will be visible from this afternoon through Thursday, making caution essential for residents.