Bhubaneswar: With India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting very heavy rainfall and strong winds due to cyclone Arnab, administrations in six more districts on Tuesday ordered the closure of schools and anganwadi centres as a precautionary measure. These are Khurda, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kalahandi, Puri and Nuapada.On Monday, collectors of Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Nabarangpur and Malkangiri had ordered schools and anganwadi centres to remain shut on Tuesday and Wednesday, anticipating a greater impact of the cyclone in these districts.In Khurda, students in Bhubaneswar and other parts of the district had already reached schools on Tuesday as heavy rain and strong winds lashed the region. The district administration subsequently ordered schools to close after the midday meal was served at 1 pm. The closure will remain in force until Oct 28.Collector (Khurda) Amrit Ruturaj said the order covered govt, govt-aided, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAVs) and privately managed schools, from Sishu Vatika to Class XII.However, teachers and other school staff have been directed to remain present at their respective institutions, and no leave will be granted during this period. School authorities have also been asked to keep their buildings and necessary facilities ready for use as emergency shelters, if required.In Cuttack, collector Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde announced that schools, colleges and anganwadi centres would remain shut on Wednesday. Schools in Puri, Kalahandi and Jagatsinghpur will also remain closed on Wednesday, while teaching and non-teaching staff have been directed to attend their institutions.Nuapada has ordered a longer closure till Oct 29. According to the district education officer’s directions, no examination or student-related academic activities will be held during this period. Heads of institutions have been asked to ensure the safety of school and college buildings, hostels, laboratories and other campus facilities. Boarders have been asked not to step out of their hostels.