{
  "id": 17737804,
  "title": "Holiday declared for educational institutions in Guntur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/holiday-declared-for-educational-institutions-in-guntur",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T03:26:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/holiday-declared-for-educational-institutions-in-guntur/article71655143.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education institutions across Guntur district will observe a holiday on Monday, November 2, 2026, due to a heavy rainfall warning issued by Cyclone Murasu, as announced by District Collector C.M. Saikanth Varma. The closure is applicable to all Anganwadi centers, schools, and junior colleges, regardless of their management. The collector cautioned the public about the potential for strong winds and significant rainfall, advising them to stay indoors unless it was absolutely necessary.\n\nSafety precautions were emphasized, urging residents to avoid dilapidated buildings, streams, rivulets, and rivers, and to refrain from fishing. Additionally, people were warned against touching wet electricity poles. Monday morning saw the onset of drizzling in Guntur City. The source also mentions terms and conditions for commenting, requiring all posts to be in English and in full sentences, without being abusive or personal, and adhering to community guidelines.",
  "summary": "The holiday applies to educational institutions under all managements",
  "key_points": [
    "Guntur district to observe holiday on November 2, 2026",
    "Cyclone Murasu warning triggers closure of educational institutions",
    "Safety advisories against hazardous areas and wet electricity poles"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}