Cyclone Arnab Aftermath / Ganjam offices to function on Saturday and Sunday for Cyclone restoration and relief work

Brahmapur, Nov 13: The Ganjam district administration in Odisha has directed all government offices in the district to remain functional on Saturday and Sunday to facilitate ongoing restoration, rehabilitation and emergency response work related to Severe Cyclone "Arnab-2026", officials said on Friday.

In an order issued today, Ganjam Collector and District Magistrate directed all officers and staff of district offices, sub-divisional offices, block offices and other government establishments in the district to attend their respective offices as usual on November 14 (Saturday) and November 15 (Sunday).

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The order stated that the decision was taken considering the urgent nature of restoration, rehabilitation and relief operations being carried out in the wake of the cyclone.

Mandatory attendance

According to the directive, all officials are required to remain present on duty during the weekend to ensure the effective execution of emergency-related activities and timely delivery of public services connected to the disaster response.

The administration emphasized that uninterrupted functioning of government offices is necessary for coordinating field-level operations and accelerating post-cyclone recovery measures across the district.
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The Collector warned that any deviation from or non-compliance with the order would be viewed seriously. Appropriate disciplinary action would be initiated against officers or officials found violating the directive.

The order has been circulated to all Additional District Magistrates, district-level offices, subordinate offices, Deputy Collectors and Assistant Collectors for information and necessary action.

The move comes as the district administration continues restoration and rehabilitation activities following the impact of Severe Cyclone Arnab-2026, with government agencies working to ensure effective emergency management and relief operations across affected areas.