Several states have announced state-wide school holidays due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions, in Southern India. Schools were closed across various districts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh due to the incoming Cyclone Montha.

Andhra Pradesh is bracing for severe weather as Cyclone Montha  advances toward its coast, with the storm projected to make landfall near Kakinada between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam on the evening of October 28, 2025.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for several coastal districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, gusty winds, and the potential for widespread flooding and infrastructure disruptions.

Andhra Pradesh

Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in several Andhra Pradesh districts — including Kakinada, East Godavari, Konaseema, Eluru, and West Godavari — have been ordered to remain closed from October 27 to 31. In particular, schools in Kakinada district will stay shut for the same period as a precautionary measure. Holidays have been announced in East Godavari, Annamayya, Kadapa, NTR, Bapatla, Krishna, Guntur from October 27 to 29, as per th media reports.

Tamil Nadu

As of now, no school holiday has been announced in Chennai for October 28. District administrations in Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet are monitoring rainfall and wind conditions. Stay tuned here for all the latest updates.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange alert for several districts in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Ranipet, warning of heavy rainfall. However, the Tamil Nadu government has not yet announced any school holiday for tomorrow despite the weather alert.

Read also: Cyclone Montha: IMD Warns Of Extremely Heavy Rainfall In Coastal Andhra Pradesh

Odisha

All schools, anganwadi centres, and colleges in Odisha’s Gajapati district will remain closed until October 30 due to Cyclone Montha. Eight southern districts — Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur — have been designated as Red Zones. Authorities have advised all 30 districts to stay alert in case the cyclone shifts its path.

According to the IMD, Cyclone Montha — currently classified as a severe cyclonic storm — continues to intensify over the Bay of Bengal, moving steadily toward the Andhra coast. The system is expected to pack wind speeds up to 110 km/h at the time of landfall, posing serious risks to coastal communities, agriculture, and transportation networks.

The IMD bulletin indicates that rainfall activity will peak between October 27 and 29, with isolated locations likely to record more than 21 cm of rain. Areas such as Yanam (Puducherry) and parts of Odisha may also experience heavy showers and strong winds. Rayalaseema and Telangana could face intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions and high waves over the Bay of Bengal. Ports and coastal authorities have suspended fishing and shipping operations until the cyclone’s passage.

Experts warn that the system may trigger sudden sea surges and inland flooding, particularly in regions near rivers, canals, and backwaters.

The IMD continues to track the cyclone’s trajectory closely, noting that its interaction with a depression over the Arabian Sea could further enhance rainfall across southern India.