Odisha: Leave of all government employees in Sambalpur cancelled

Sambalpur: The Collector and District Magistrate (DM) Sambalpur Ananya Das, has canceled the leaves of all government employees.

It is noteworthy that, in the district of Sambalpur in the wake of the flood-like situation government employees have been asked to remain in their respective office Headquarters.

The Collector and District Magistrate (DM) has also directed those on leave to join back to duty immediately.

The letter issued by the Collector and District Magistrate (DM) of Sambalpur read “No officer or staff member is permitted to leave the headquarters without obtaining prior permission…”

The Special Relief Commissioner and ACS on the other hand has asked the Collectors of all coastal areas to remain alert.

The SRC has further urged the Collectors of provide all required support to people affected by the flood-like situation. He further informed that, teams have been deployed for road clearance. Traffic on submerged roads have shall be regulated, he added.

People from various low-lying areas in the state are being evacuated on priority basis.