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Odisha: The government is actively monitoring the Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani rivers following persistent heavy rainfall that has led to flood-like conditions in parts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts in northern Odisha.
The Baitarani river has surpassed the danger level at Akhuapada, prompting officials to issue flood warnings for Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. Speaking to ANI, Water Resources Chief Engineer Lingraj Gaur explained that the catchment area of the Baitarani experienced significant rainfall on Friday, accumulating around 150mm to 200mm over three days in some locations. He confirmed that a flood-like situation is developing.
He stated, “The danger level at Akhuapada is 18.33 meters, and the current level is 18.8 meters. It is rising at about 12mm per hour, which could push it over 19 meters. There is a flood-like situation, but it has not yet become a severe flood.”
Meanwhile, floodwaters from the Jalaka river have inundated several areas in Basta block, prompting the authorities to evacuate four blocks in the region. Rescue and relief operations are underway, with food being provided to approximately 260 people and 22 individuals along with 15 animals rescued, according to Additional Collector Sudhakar Naik.
Naik stated, “There is flooding today in the Jalaka river, affecting Basta block. Four areas are being evacuated. Food has been distributed to around 260 people. Three fire brigades and two Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force units are deployed there. So far, there have been no casualties or property damage. The water level in the Jalaka River is not expected to rise further tomorrow.”
He also warned that a flood in the Subarnarekha River is anticipated today and could reach dangerous levels. “We are prepared for it,” he assured.
Additionally, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for several districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj, for Sunday.
