Bhubaneswar: In view of the possible impact of Cyclone Montha over the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha Government has ordered the closure of all schools and anganwadi centres in eight districts placed under the Red Zone category till October 30.

The districts -- Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Kandhamal, and Kalahandi — are likely to be worst affected by the cyclonic storm. Additionally, all leaves of government officials and employees in these districts have been cancelled, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Deoranjan Kumar Singh on Monday.

Addressing the media, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari urged citizens to remain indoors and avoid venturing out during the heavy rain and wind conditions triggered by the cyclone.

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