Nabarangpur: In view of intensifying heatwave conditions, the district administration of Nabarangpur has announced the closure of all educational institutions from April 20 until further orders.

According to an official notification issued by the Collectorate, all anganwadi centres, schools, colleges, and ITI institutions—both government and private—will remain shut as a precautionary measure against extreme temperatures.

Exams to continue with revised morning schedule

Despite the closure, scheduled examinations will proceed as planned. Authorities have indicated that exam timings may be shifted to morning hours to minimise students’ exposure to heat.

Safety measures mandated for institutions

Heads of educational institutions have been directed to ensure the availability of adequate drinking water and heatstroke first aid facilities on campus, particularly for students appearing in examinations.

Similar steps taken in neighbouring districts

The move follows a similar decision by the administration in Balangir and Sonepur districts, where schools and colleges have been closed due to rising temperatures.

The closures are in line with state government directives allowing district collectors to declare holidays based on local heatwave conditions, as Odisha continues to grapple with soaring temperatures.