Schools and colleges in some districts of Andhra Pradesh will remain closed on Monday, November 2, as Cyclone Murasu approaches the state coast. District administrations have announced holidays as a precautionary measure amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and strong winds.
According to media reports, the NTR district administration has declared a holiday on November 2 for government and private schools, junior and degree colleges, and Anganwadi centres. The district administration has further warned of action against institutions that do not follow the closure order.
Palnadu District Collector Kritika Shukla too announced a holiday on November 2 for government and private schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in the district.
According to the latest
update, as of 2:30 am IST on November 2, 2026, the cyclonic storm was located around 260 km east-northeast of Chennai, 290 km east-southeast of Nellore, 320 km south-southeast of Machilipatnam, 310 km east-southeast of Kavali, 330 km southeast of Ongole and 470 km south of Visakhapatnam.
Will Schools Remain Closed On November 3?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its special coastal weather bulletin issued on November 2, said Cyclone Murasu had intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It forecast that the storm would cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Narsapur, close to Ongole, around midnight on November 2 or in the early hours of November 3. The IMD forecast wind speeds of 100–110 kmph, with gusts reaching 120 kmph.
In view of the expected landfall and adverse weather, district administrations may announce further school closures for November 3. However, a confirmed statewide holiday order for that date has not been established. Parents and students should follow official district announcements before travelling to schools.
Students and parents are advised to check announcements from their respective District Collectors and school authorities for confirmation of holidays.
According to the IMD, the storm is expected to affect the south Andhra Pradesh coast, particularly the stretch between Nellore and Narsapur. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is also forecast in parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema.
