Bhubaneswar, Sep 13: In view of the heavy rainfall across Odisha under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, the Office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has asked the district collectors to closely monitor the situation.

It said the districts under Red, Orange and Yellow warnings should remain prepared to meet any water logging or localised flood-like situation or the possibility of landslides in hilly areas.

The Collectors were asked to take up continuous vigil of the low lying area and ensure the functioning of control room round the clock.

The SRC office also asked the Collectors to strictly implement the advice issued for fishermen.