Bhubaneswar: As floodwaters from overflowing rivers such as Brahmani, Mahanadi and Baitarani spread across several districts in the State, the Forest, Environment and Climate Change department has launched a door-to-door special awareness drive and activated an emergency WhatsApp helpline to prevent human-crocodile conflict in vulnerable areas in Odisha. According to an official statement issued by the Forest department, the Luna Jungle Forest Range under the Rajnagar Forest Division has operationalised the WhatsApp helpline 9938914101 for people to report crocodile sightings. A door-to-door awareness campaign has also been launched in villages located along riverbanks and other flood-prone areas. To minimise the risk of attacks, forest personnel are visiting vulnerable villages and educating people about precautionary measures and safety practices. The department has requested people to immediately report any crocodile sighting in residential areas or nearby water bodies through the WhatsApp helpline so that forest officials can take prompt action.