The Odisha government ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres in Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur, Ganjam, and Puri districts starting Tuesday due to Cyclone Arnab.
The Odisha Public Service Commission rescheduled the OCS Main Written Examination, shifting the Odia and English Language papers to October 31 and the Essay paper to November 5.
The India Meteorological Department issued red alerts for October 28 and 29, forecasting extremely heavy rain and gusty winds reaching up to 80 kmph in affected districts.