Odisha: SRC Asks Collectors of 4 Districts to Remain Alert over Possible Flood-like Situation

Bhubaneswar: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Odisha on Thursday asked the Collectors of four districts to remain alert and take necessary measures to deal with the possible flood-like situation due to heavy rainfall.

The SRC has alerted the Collectors of Balangir, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, and Puri districts.

“It is ascertained that there is heavy rainfall in Balangir, Mayurbhanj, Sambalpur, and Puri districts. There is possibility of low visibility, submergence of roads/ bridges and inundation of low-lying areas,” the SRC said.

“It is instructed to use pumps for dewatering, clearance of the drainage channel and evacuate people of the low-lying areas, if required,” the SRC added.

The official directed the Collectors to respond to the situation immediately.