India, July 29 -- The Odisha government has cancelled the leaves of government employees in flood-affected districts of the state, informed Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today after a meeting on the flood situation with the concerned officials.Civil Society News

On the other hand, a moderate flood is expected in the Mahanadi River by tomorrow evening.

The minister said all government employees in the affected districts have been directed to remain on duty to ensure an effective response to the flood situation. He also said district collectors have been authorised to decide on the closure of schools based on the prevailing conditions in their respective districts.Geographic Reference

Pujari said the flood situat...