Schools Closed In Several Indian States Due To Cyclone Arnab And Karwa Chauth

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Schools in multiple Indian states have been closed on October 29, 2026, due to Cyclone Arnab and the Karwa Chauth festival. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh have shut educational institutions in several districts due to cyclone warnings and heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi has declared a holiday for government schools for Karwa Chauth, while Himachal Pradesh has announced a public holiday. Other northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan have declared it a restricted holiday, with decisions varying by institution.