Bhubaneswar, Sept. 12 -- All schools in Odisha's Malkangiri district will remain closed today as heavy rainfall continues across the district. The administration has also declared a holiday for all Anganwadi centres in view of the prevailing weather conditions.

Instructions have reportedly been issued to cancel the leave of all government employees as the administration steps up monitoring of the situation. The district administration has also kept dry food stocks ready as a precaution.

However, the administration said that there is currently no situation warranting evacuation in the district.

Malkangiri has been affected by incessant rainfall since Thursday, with heavy showers leading to flood-like conditions in several areas.

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