Odisha schools reopen in Ganjam after 23 days of flood closure

Schools in the flood-hit <b>Ganjam district</b> of Odisha reopened on Monday after a 23-day closure. Officials confirmed that educational institutions had remained shut due to Durga Puja holidays and subsequent flooding caused by Cyclone <b>Arnb</b>. The district administration has now resumed regular academic activities in most areas. However, the administration extended holidays until Tuesday for <b>six government schools</b> where repair work is still ongoing. District Education Officer <b>Ajay Kumar Patra</b> stated that classes for nine other schools will be temporarily conducted at nearby educational institutions to ensure continuity of learning for students. Out of a total of <b>3,890 government schools</b> in the district, 498 were damaged by the floods.