State Education Secretary K Lalnghinglova told PTI today that a circular to this effect has already been issued and circulated to the head of the institutions of government schools as a precautionary measure.
Lalnghinglova, however, said the government had not taken any decision to close government offices.
Meanwhile, Principal Scientific Officer of the state Planning Department's Science and Technology wing Vanlalzara said the cyclone was not likely to hit northern parts of the state.
"Though we have received information that the cyclone picked up speed, we hope that it would eventually slow down when it hits the state on Thursday night," he said.
The cyclone's speed might lessen when it hits Mizoram but unprecedented heavy rain is predicted for the northern parts of the state, the officer said.