Cyclone Murasu Effect: Holiday Declared For Schools And Colleges In Bapatla District On Tuesday

Keeping in mind the approaching cyclone, 'Murasu’ and the possibility of heavy rains, the Bapatla district administration has announced holidays for the educational institutes on November 3, 2026.

All government, private and corporate educational institutes in the Bapatla district are required to abide by the directives. The authorities have issued directives to the education department officials and educational institute managements.

Cyclone Murasu causes concerns in Bapatla

Cyclone Murasu has become more intense in the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rains in several coastal districts. The districts will be hit with strong winds as well.

The cyclone is expected to hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur near Ongole in the night of November 2 and early hours of November 3. Wind speeds expected during landfall will range between 100-110 kmph with gusts up to 120 kmph.

Bapatla was one of the districts that will be heavily affected by the cyclone but authorities are keeping a close eye and have issued precautionary measures.

Educational institutes remain closed

Considering the possibility of heavy rains and strong winds, the Bapatla district administration has issued orders to close educational institutes on Tuesday.

The order has been issued to ensure students aren’t faced with any issues during the bad weather. School and college managements have been instructed to follow the district administration’s orders.

The authorities have also issued precautionary measures to protect people living in vulnerable and low lying areas.

Safer for students and local residents

• Everyone has been advised to stay indoors and avoid travelling during the cyclone. Those in low lying and coastal areas should follow the evacuation orders and stay alert.
• Parents and students should keep an eye out for announcements from their educational institutes and the district administration.
• Officials are continuing to prepare and take emergency measures as the cyclone Murasu approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast.