Odisha Schools Face Closure Amid Diarrhoea Outbreak

In Odisha, a diarrhoea outbreak has prompted the government to close schools and anganwadi centres in Jajpur until June 24 and in Bhadrak until June 21. Officials are closely monitoring affected areas, with precautionary measures taken to ensure the safety of students upon reopening.

The Odisha government has announced the closure of schools and anganwadi centres in Jajpur until June 24, and in Bhadrak until June 21, due to a diarrhoea outbreak, officials confirmed on Thursday.

The district administrations of Jajpur and Bhadrak have issued orders following an increase in diarrhoea cases. Schools across Odisha, excluding Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, are set to reopen on June 20 after the summer break.

School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond stated collectors have been empowered to decide on reopening schools in Bhadrak, Jajpur, and Cuttack based on conditions. Monitoring and preventive measures are in place, with a focus on providing safe drinking water and food at schools.

(With inputs from agencies.)