Bhubaneswar: All educational institutions in Odisha’s Ganjam district will remain closed till November 3 in view of heavy to very heavy rainfall alert issued by the IMD.

Ganjam Collector and District Magistrate V. Keerthi Vasan issued an order in this regard on Saturday.

“The weather bulletin issued by the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Ganjam on November 2 and 3,” said the order.

Taking into consideration the prevailing weather condition, all Anganwadi Centres, schools (Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary and Higher Secondary) irrespective of management, Degree Colleges, Technical Institutions and Universities will remain closed till November 3, added the order.

The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students during the adverse weather conditions, said the Collector’s office.

“However, all teaching and non-teaching staff of the educational institutions shall remain present on duty and attend to their assigned responsibilities,” stated the order.