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Cyclone Arnab: Schools Closed in Ranchi and Other Jharkhand Districts Till 29 October
· Source: Amar Ujala
Schools in several Jharkhand districts, including Ranchi, have been ordered to remain closed on 28 and 29 October due to rain triggered by Cyclone Arnab. The weather department has issued yellow and orange alerts for heavy rainfall across multiple districts in the state.
School Closures Announced in Jharkhand
Due to rainfall caused by the impact of Cyclone Arnab, school closures have been announced up to 29 October in several districts of Jharkhand. The district administrations of Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Simdega have declared holidays for Wednesday and Thursday.
- In Ranchi district, academic activities for classes KG to 12th will remain suspended on 28 and 29 October across all government, government-aided, and private schools.
- Schools are also closed on Wednesday and Thursday in West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Simdega.
Important Dates for School Closures and Weather Alerts
| Date / Timeframe | Event / Alert Details |
|---|---|
| 28 and 29 October (Wednesday and Thursday) | Schools closed from KG to class 12 in Ranchi and other districts |
| From Wednesday 8:30 AM (Next 24 hours) | Yellow alert for heavy rain in Ranchi, Khunti, Simdega, Gumla, Lohardaga, Seraikela-Kharsawan, East Singhbhum, and West Singhbhum |
| From 29 October 8:30 AM (Next 24 hours) | Heavy rain warning for Chatra, Koderma, Hazaribagh, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Khunti, Seraikela-Kharsawan, and East Singhbhum |
| Until 30 October 8:30 AM | Orange alert issued for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, and West Singhbhum |
Weather Department Alerts and Cyclone Details
According to Abhishek Anand, Deputy Director of Ranchi Meteorological Centre, light rainfall began in several districts from Tuesday night due to cyclonic cloud buildup. The primary impact of the cyclone in Jharkhand is expected from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Cyclone Arnab made landfall early Wednesday morning on the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam as a very severe cyclonic storm, with sustained wind speeds of 125 to 135 km/h and gusts reaching up to 150 km/h. Jharkhand's Disaster Management Minister Irfan Ansari stated that 8 to 9 districts are likely to be affected, and district administrations have been directed to stay alert and prepared.
Questions
Which classes are closed in Ranchi due to Cyclone Arnab?
Academic activities for classes KG to 12th are suspended across all government, government-aided, and private schools in Ranchi on 28 and 29 October.
Which districts have declared school holidays on Wednesday and Thursday?
Ranchi, West Singhbhum, East Singhbhum, and Simdega district administrations have announced school closures on Wednesday and Thursday.
Which districts are under an orange alert until 30 October?
An orange alert has been issued until 8:30 AM on 30 October for Garhwa, Palamu, Latehar, Lohardaga, Gumla, Simdega, and West Singhbhum.
Written in English by Disha Stars from the Amar Ujala report (read the original in Hindi). Check dates and links on the official website before you act.
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