Bhubaneswar, Oct 26: With a developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal posing a potential threat to the Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha coasts, the Khordha district administration has cancelled leave for all government employees from Monday until October 31.

As per the district administration’s directive, no government official will be allowed to leave the district headquarters during this period. Employees who are already on leave have been instructed to cancel their leave and immediately rejoin duty.

The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the possibility of the weather system crossing the coast on the night of October 28. The administration aims to ensure preparedness and a prompt response to any emergency arising from adverse weather conditions.

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Earlier, on Friday, the District Education Officer had directed that leave for school teachers be cancelled and roster-based duties be arranged. Schools have also been instructed to remain open round the clock to support emergency preparedness, according to the information provided.

The district administration is taking precautionary steps to ensure that officials and essential services remain available during the period of potential disruption.

Residents are advised to follow official weather updates and instructions issued by the district administration.