School Holiday on October 29, 2026: West Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Krishna and Raipur Announce Closures
Published 29 Oct 20263 min read
Schools in three Andhra Pradesh districts and schools and colleges in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, are closed on October 29, 2026, following Cyclone Arnab's landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast and continued heavy rainfall across the region.
The closures are district-level decisions issued by local administrations, not statewide holidays. Parents and students should verify with their specific institution before travelling.
District-Wise School Closures for October 29
| State | District | Institutions Closed | Source of Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | West Godavari | Schools and anganwadi centres | District administration |
| Andhra Pradesh | Visakhapatnam | Government and private schools | District administration |
| Andhra Pradesh | Krishna | Schools | District administration |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur | Schools and colleges | Raipur District Collector Gaurav Singh |
Cyclone Arnab: Why Schools Are Closed
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on the morning of October 28, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 125–135 kmph and gusts reaching 150 kmph . The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall across coastal Andhra Pradesh, with conditions remaining hazardous into October 29 .
In Chhattisgarh, Raipur District Collector Gaurav Singh issued the October 29 holiday order under the Disaster Management Act, covering all government and private schools, colleges, and coaching institutions in the district . School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav had recommended a two-day holiday in vulnerable districts .
What Is Not Confirmed
October 30 status: No official order extending school closures to October 30 has been confirmed for West Godavari, Visakhapatnam, Krishna, or Raipur in available reports. Parents should not assume closures will continue beyond October 29.
Visakhapatnam conflicting reports: While one education news source listed Visakhapatnam as closed on October 29 , a later compilation noted that no fresh October 29 closure announcement had been confirmed for Visakhapatnam at the time of its update . Students in Visakhapatnam should check their school's official communication and district administration notices directly.
Other Andhra Pradesh districts: Several other districts, including Anakapalli, Kakinada, Eluru, and East Godavari, had earlier announced closures covering October 27–29 as part of multi-day holiday orders . This article focuses on the districts where October 29 closures were specifically confirmed.
What Parents and Students Should Do
Check your school's official communication — WhatsApp groups, SMS alerts, or noticeboards — before assuming a holiday applies to your institution.
Do not travel if conditions are unsafe — the IMD has warned of continued rainfall and strong winds in the region .
Monitor district administration channels for any October 30 updates.
Note that anganwadi centres are covered in West Godavari, in addition to schools .
Official Sources
No direct government PDF links were available in the source reports. Parents should check their respective district administration websites and school communications for formal orders.