Collector declares holiday for schools, colleges in Palnadu over Cyclone Murasu
· India · The Hindu, LiveMint
Palnadu District Collector Kritika Shukla announced a public holiday for all government and private schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres on Tuesday (November 2) due to Cyclone Murasu. The Collector issued the order in a press release on Sunday, noting that the district administration has set up a round‑the‑clock control room at the Collectorate to manage the cyclone response. The emergency control room can be reached at 08647 252999 for assistance and information. People were urged to stay alert and avoid outdoor activities unless absolutely necessary. The holiday aims to protect students and staff from potential cyclone impacts.
Why it matters
The holiday directly affects students, teachers and anganwadi workers across Palnadu, ensuring their safety during the storm. It also allows the district administration to focus resources on relief operations and public alerts without the added burden of school and college operations.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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