Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh has announced holidays on November 4 and 5 in connection with the MPTC and ZPTC elections, with polling scheduled for November 5. The state is also under a weather watch, as the India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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The holidays are linked to preparations for rural local body elections. However, the available order information specifies institutions involved in the electoral process, so students should check with their schools or district authorities before assuming that every school across the state will remain closed.

MPTC and ZPTC election schedule

Date

Event

November 4, 2026

Holiday for polling arrangements

November 5, 2026

MPTC and ZPTC polling

November 7, 2026

Vote counting

The Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections will determine representatives in rural local bodies across Andhra Pradesh.

November 4 has been set aside for election preparations, including arrangements at polling stations and other logistical requirements. November 5 is the scheduled polling day.

The directive covers government offices, private buildings and educational institutions involved in the election process. The State Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department has been asked to coordinate the necessary arrangements.

Heavy rain alert adds to concerns

The election-related holidays come as Andhra Pradesh faces unsettled weather following Cyclone Murasu.

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in Coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 4. Districts mentioned in the warning include Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Guntur, Eluru, NTR, Palnadu and West Godavari.

Moderate flash-flood risks have also been flagged in some watersheds and neighbouring areas of Bapatla, Eluru, Guntur, Krishna, NTR and Palnadu.

The cyclone weakened into a cyclonic storm over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh on November 3, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is still expected in parts of the state.

Weather forecast for other states

Telangana: Isolated heavy rainfall is forecast in parts of northeast Telangana.

  • Chhattisgarh: Heavy showers are likely at isolated locations.
  • Tamil Nadu: The supplied IMD report does not specify a similar heavy rainfall warning for November 4.
  • Odisha: The supplied forecast does not indicate a comparable heavy rainfall warning for November 4.

What should students and parents check?

Students and parents should confirm whether their school is covered by the election-related holiday order. They should also check for separate closure announcements issued by district administrations because of rainfall or local conditions.

A weather alert does not automatically mean that schools across an entire state will close. Any additional school holiday must be confirmed through an official district or education department announcement.

Two reasons behind the November 4-5 holiday

The November 4 and 5 holidays are primarily connected to the conduct of MPTC and ZPTC elections, rather than being a blanket school closure announced solely because of the weather.

The timing is significant because election preparations and polling require government staff, educational buildings and other public facilities to be made available for electoral duties.

At the same time, the rainfall forecast creates an additional challenge for election officials, particularly in areas facing flooding risks or difficult travel conditions. Authorities may need to monitor road access, polling arrangements and public safety as the weather system weakens.

The distinction between election-related holidays and weather-related school closures is important: the former follows the election schedule, while the latter depends on separate decisions by local authorities.