Hyderabad, Oct. 28: Andhra Pradesh has activated 609 school campuses as relief shelters as Cyclone Arnab affects coastal districts, prompting authorities to strengthen emergency preparedness.
The School Education Department has identified 150 schools as vulnerable to flooding or inundation. Another 78 school buildings have been flagged for potential structural collapse, according to its preparedness status report submitted to the Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) at 6 am on Wednesday, October 28.
The department is monitoring 58,616 schools across 28 districts. These institutions serve nearly 69.6 lakh students and employ 2,22,904 staff members.
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Authorities have declared holidays in 16 coastal districts as a precautionary measure. The department has also instructed District Educational Officers (DEOs) and Mandal Educational Officers (MEOs) to prioritise the safety of students and staff.
Cyclone Arnab: School Safety Measures Intensified
The education department is coordinating with district authorities to ensure that school campuses designated as relief shelters are ready to accommodate people displaced by the cyclone.
Officials have identified vulnerable school buildings to help prevent risks from flooding, inundation and possible structural damage. The assessment is also intended to support precautionary measures as adverse weather affects the state.
District and mandal-level education officials have been instructed to remain alert and follow the directions issued by the administration.
The cyclone has disrupted normal activities in coastal Andhra Pradesh, with schools among the institutions affected by precautionary measures. Authorities are focusing on protecting students, teachers and other school staff while supporting relief operations.
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The department is continuing to monitor the situation through its preparedness reporting system. Further decisions on school operations will depend on weather conditions and instructions from district administrations.
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