Bhubaneswar, June 21 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1750483167.webp
In view of the worsening flood situation caused by the swelling Subarnarekha River, the Balasore district administration has taken a decisive step to ensure round-the-clock response and effective disaster management. District Collector has cancelled all leaves sanctioned to government employees with immediate effect.
The decision comes as several blocks of the district, including Bhogarai, Baliapal, and Jaleswar, are facing severe flood-like conditions due to continuous heavy rainfall in the upper catchment and the release of excess water from the Galudih barrage in neighbouring Jharkhand.
Taking serious note of the unfolding c...