<h1>Government on flood alert as rains raise rivers; chief minister cancels foreign trip, orders riverbank action plans</h1> The state government declared it is alert and prepared for potential floods after heavy rains raised river levels, with the chief minister cancelling a planned foreign investment trip and personally monitoring the situation; deputy commissioners were instructed to prepare action plans for riverbank communities. The meteorological office forecast light to heavy isolated rains through September 2, while neighbouring districts face flooding from swollen rivers. The chief minister urged public caution, criticised the opposition's conduct, defended central leadership amid impending US tariffs, and announced a state 'Sewa Pakhwada' welfare campaign from September 17 to October 2.