Odisha Govt Orders Leave Cancellation for Employees in Koraput, Malkangiri Amid Rain Alert

The Odisha government has cancelled the leave of all government employees in Koraput and Malkangiri districts after a rain alert was issued by the Indian Meteorological Department. The alert warns of heavy rainfall and the risk of landslides, prompting authorities to keep staff on duty to maintain essential services and ensure public safety. The decision is part of the state’s monsoon preparedness plan, which aims to mitigate risks during the peak rainfall season. All government departments and public sector units in the affected districts are required to have their employees report to their posts as usual.