Kataka: All schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Odisha's Kataka district will remain closed tomorrow (October 28) in view of Cyclone 'Arnab', the District Collector has announced.

The district administration has kept 300 cyclone shelters ready to deal with any emergency arising from the cyclone. Special attention is being given to the timely evacuation of people living in low-lying areas to ensure their safety.

The Collector said there was no flood threat in Kataka at present.

Meanwhile, two control rooms, one at the Kataka District Collector's office and the other at the Kataka Municipal Corporation office, will remain operational round the clock to coordinate preparedness and emergency response.