Odisha: Schools to be closed in Balangir district today due to heavy rainfall alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts in several parts of the state for the next two days.

New Delhi:
The district administration of Balangir district, Odisha has ordered all government and private schools and Anganwadis to remain closed today, August 2, amid heavy rainfall alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts in several parts of the state for the next two days.
"In view of the heavy rainfall alert, all government and private schools and Anganwadis in Balangir district will remain closed today, says Collector and DM," ANI tweeted.