Bhubaneswar: With water level rising in several Odisha rivers following incessant rains and a forecast of more rains due to a depression, the state government today reviewed preparedness to deal with possible flood.

"There is a possibility of flood in Keonjhar, Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. All arrangements are being made to deal with any situation," Special Relief Commissioner P K Mohapatra told reporters after the situation was reviewed at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary J K Mohapatra. Instruction has been given to the Collectors of these three districts to take steps for evacuation of people from low-lying areas to safe places, he said.