Nuapada district administration announced a three-day closure of all schools due to the severe heatwave sweeping across western Odisha.
District Collector Madhusudan Das issued an official order directing all government, aided, and private schools—including Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas, Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Eklavya Model Residential Schools—to remain closed from April 20 to April 22. The decision followed a Red Warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Authorities confirmed that supplementary examinations for Classes V and VIII will continue from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Schools must provide fruits, juice, and ORS to students and ensure proper safety arrangements during exams.
The Collector instructed all school heads to strictly follow the directive. Teachers and non-teaching staff will remain present to carry out census work, admission processes, uniform distribution, and record updates.
The administration emphasised that the closure aims to protect students from heat-related illnesses as temperatures in Nuapada touched 44°C. Officials urged schools to maintain hydration facilities and adopt preventive measures against heatstroke.
