India, Nov. 4 -- As many as 498 schools in Odisha's Ganjam district have suffered damage in the floods that followed cyclone 'Arnab', according to a preliminary assessment by the district administration.Odisha News updates

Of around 3,900 primary, upper primary and high schools in the district, 498 have been reported damaged.

The assessment revealed that 1,032 classrooms and boundary walls of 215 schools were also affected by the floods.

In view of the ongoing post-flood cleaning, disinfection, restoration and repair works, the administration has extended the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres across Ganjam district until November 7.

Ganjam Collector V. Keerthi Vasan informed about the decision, citing the need to ensure sa...