West Bengal schools closed from Oct 23 to 25 amid Cyclone Dana

On Tuesday, the West Bengal government ordered the closure of schools and colleges in nine districts from October 23 to 25, 2024, due to the impending threat from Cyclone "Dana,".

Schools and colleges will remain closed in the following districts: East Midnapore, West Midnapore, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Jhargram, Bankura, Hooghly, Howrah, and Kolkata.

Additionally, all Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) centers in these districts will also remain shut, as per IANS.

Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23 and reach the coasts near Odisha and West Bengal by October 24.

Cyclone Dana is anticipated to bring heavy rainfall to both states for at least three days.

The government decided to close educational institutions as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, teachers, and non-teaching staff.

Students, parents, and guardians are advised to stay in regular contact with school authorities for updates on closures, online classes, and other relevant details.