# Schools closed in Ganjam, Gajapati till 31 October due to rain

2026-10-29T15:41:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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The Odisha administration has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres in Ganjam and Gajapati districts until 31 October 2026, following incessant rainfall and severe flood conditions across southern Odisha. The order covers primary and high schools, degree colleges, technical institutions, and university departments in both districts to ensure student safety. Heavy downpours have triggered localised inundation and disrupted connectivity in several areas. The closure remains in effect through 31 October. Residents are advised to follow official guidelines and district administration announcements.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The blanket closure of all educational institutions across two districts underscores the severity of the flood situation in southern Odisha. With heavy rain disrupting connectivity and causing inundation, the administration has prioritised student safety over academic schedules. The order, effective until 31 October, leaves open the question of whether conditions will improve enough for schools to reopen after that date. The next update will depend on weather forecasts and ground-level assessments by district authorities.

## Coverage

- kanaknews.com <https://kanaknews.com/videos/society/%E0%AD%A9%E0%AD%A7-%E0%AC%AF%E0%AC%8F-%E0%AC%B8%E0%AC%95%E0%AC%B2-%E0%AC%95%E0%AC%B2%E0%AC%9C-%E0%AC%AC%E0%AC%A8%E0%AC%A6-schools-closed-in-ganjam-and-gajapati-till-october-31-odisha-rain-12765338/amp>
  Straight news report of government closure order with no additional framing

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