Bhubaneswar, Aug. 16 -- The Bhadrak district administration on Sunday cancelled all previously sanctioned leave for officers and employees amid the prevailing flood situation. The order is set to remain in force with immediate effect until further instructions. The staff currently on leave has been directed to report for duty without delay.

All officers and employees have also been instructed to remain available at their respective headquarters to ensure an effective response to the flood situation. No official will be permitted to leave the headquarters without prior permission.

The decision was taken to ensure the uninterrupted operation of relief, rescue, monitoring and emergency services across the district. The administration also ...