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Cyclone 'Arnab' Wreaks Havoc: Chhattisgarh Schools Closed Sept 26, CM Appeals to Parents.
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News18•25-09-2026, 23:16
Cyclone 'Arnab' Wreaks Havoc: Chhattisgarh Schools Closed Sept 26, CM Appeals to Parents.
- •Cyclone 'Arnab' has caused over 48 hours of continuous heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh, severely disrupting normal life.
- •Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and Narayanpur districts in the Bastar Division are most affected, with overflowing rivers and drains.
- •Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai declared a holiday for all schools in Chhattisgarh on September 26, prioritizing student safety amid heavy rains.
- •In Gariaband district, the Rajim-Mahasamund state highway is closed due to overflowing Sargi Nala, and 20,000 cusecs of water were released from Sikasar reservoir.
- •In Sukma district's Kurmiras village, floods have trapped approximately 40-45 people from 19 families, cutting off the village's connectivity.
Key Questions Answered
All government, non-government, and grant-aided schools in Chhattisgarh were closed on September 26 due to continuous heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone 'Arnab' and to ensure the safety of students.
The most significant impact of the cyclone was observed in the Bastar Division, specifically affecting the Bastar, Dantewada, Sukma, Bijapur, and Narayanpur districts where rivers and drains overflowed.
In Gariaband, the Rajim-Mahasamund state highway was closed because the Sargi Nala overflowed over the bridge, and 20,000 cusecs of water were released from the Sikasar reservoir, prompting a high administrative alert.
