Cyclone Arnab School Holidays in AP, Odisha, Andaman and Nicobar: According to reports, Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in various parts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will remain closed today, October 27, 2026, due to Cyclone Arnab. Educational institutions are closed due to the heavy rainfall and strong winds expected in the region.
The Andaman and Nicobar administration has ordered the closure of schools for students on October 26 and 27. Reportedly, schools in Odisha will also be closed in six districts on October 28 and 29 due to the impact of the cyclone. Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Dr B.R Ambedkar Konaseema districts have also announced school holidays for today, October 27 and tomorrow, October 28. Anakapalli schools will remain closed from October 27 to 29, 2026 owing to the Cyclone.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Cyclone Arnab will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on October 28, 2026. The Cyclone is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, causing wind speeds of 115-125 kmph. The IMD has also predicted that coastal Andhra Pradesh is expected to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall on October 27 and 28.
In view of the cyclone, as a precautionary measure, the South Coast Railway has announced the cancellation of 53 trains. A 24-hour war room has also been established at its zonal and divisional headquarters to coordinate emergency responses. Passengers have been advised to check for official railway announcements regarding the trains before travelling.
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