On October 25, the India Meteorological Department said a Bay of Bengal system is intensifying and could cross the north Andhra Pradesh–south Odisha coast around the morning of October 28. Alerts and closures may begin today across vulnerable belts. Students worry about exams, travel and campus safety. Follow official bulletins closely.
IMD’s track shows a low-pressure evolving into a deep depression today, a cyclonic storm by Monday morning, and a severe stage by Tuesday. Thereafter, it may approach the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning. “Very likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by 26th October morning,” its bulletin noted. Expect heavy rain and strong winds.
Will schools, colleges and exams be affected in Andhra–Odisha?
Odisha has ordered closure of schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres on October 28 and 29 in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput and Malkangiri. Other districts will decide locally based on impact. Andhra administrations flagged extremely heavy rain from October 27, with highest landfall probability near north coastal belts. Track university, board and recruitment notices daily.
Cyclone track and district-wise watch windows: Oct 25–29
The window below aligns with IMD’s projected movement and updates with each 12‑hour bulletin. Use it to plan exams, lab sessions, travel and hostel logistics. Ground decisions rest with local authorities. Recheck advisories every morning and evening between October 25 and 29.
| Date | Likely impact zones | Student watch items |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 25–26 | Eastcentral and adjoining westcentral Bay; coastal Andhra–Odisha seas rough | Fishermen ban likely; port warnings; monitor campus notices |
| Oct 27 | Andhra: Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, East and West Godavari; Odisha: Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri | Shift practicals if advised; move to safe housing; avoid shoreline |
| Oct 28 | Landfall window near north Andhra coast; spillover to south Odisha | Expect heavy rain, gusts; possible closures and outages; carry backups |
| Oct 29 | Interior Telangana, south Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha | Flooded roads possible; watch for rescheduled exams and interviews |
Fishermen, ports and coastal safety advisories
IMD advises total suspension of fishing from October 26 to 28, with trawlers returning and vessels securely berthed. Ports have hoisted warnings; coastal teams are on standby. Stay away from piers and breakwaters. Expect rough to very rough sea over the west‑central Bay through this period.
Travel, rail and flight disruptions: what students should plan
Build a 48‑hour buffer around October 27–29 in coastal belts. Charge power banks, download hall tickets offline, and confirm centres 24 hours prior. Add slack for trains and flights in rain‑hit corridors. Save local control room contacts. Track IMD and state advisories twice daily through October 29 for any rescheduling.
