Bhubaneswar: The administration in Odisha’s Balasore district has cancelled the leaves of all government employees in view of the flood-like situation in Subarnarekha river.

Balasore Collector Suryawanshi Mayur Vikas issued an official order in this regard today. The Collector has asked the government employees on leave to join back in duty immediately.

In his order, the Collector has asked the government employees not to leave their headquarters without prior permission.

The heads of all government offices in Balasore have been directed to adhere to the order.

Any deviation in this regard will be viewed seriously and dealt with as per the provision of Disaster Management Act-2005, said the Collector.