The Cuttack District Magistrate, Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde, has directed all government offices in the district to remain open on Saturday, despite earlier plans for a holiday. The decision comes in view of the heavy rain and waterlogging situation in the area.
All officers and employees are required to be present at their headquarters, with disciplinary action to be taken against any absentees.
The directive emphasizes the need for all government offices to be operational in light of the emergency situation.
A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 24 hours, bringing heavy to very heavy rainfall to several districts in Odisha.
Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected in many areas, with the state bracing for potential flooding and other rain-related issues.
Over 4 lakh cubic feet of water is expected to flow into Mundli by Saturday evening following the opening of the Hirakud gates.