Bhubaneswar: The Khordha district administration has cancelled the leave of all government employees from October 26 to 31 in view of a developing cyclonic system over the Bay of Bengal.

According to an order issued by the Khordha Collector, all government officials in the district have been directed to remain at their respective headquarters until further orders.

The order states that no official will be allowed to leave their headquarters without the express permission of the competent authority.

All leave already sanctioned to government employees has been cancelled. Employees who are currently on leave or headquarters leave have been directed to return to duty immediately.

The district administration has taken the decision in view of administrative requirements and the developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal.