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Flood situation still grim in northern Odisha

Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in the northern districts of the state continued to remain grim on Tuesday, as around 100 villages in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts were affected and marooned. Hundreds of acres of farmland and several roads were inundated by floodwaters from the Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, and Jalaka rivers. Revenue and disaster management minister Suresh Pujari said, "We are keeping a close watch on the flood situation. The rainfall has reduced, leading to receding water levels in the Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga, and Jalaka rivers. Once the water recedes, the govt will assess the damage, and all who faced loss due to the flood will be compensated. " The district administration has been asked to focus on post-flood restoration work, he added. With the Subarnarekha river flowing above the danger mark at Rajghat on Tuesday morning, nearly 30 villages in 15 gram panchayats of Bhograi block and several villages of Baliapal, Jaleswar, and Basta blocks were affected. Though rainfall activity has reduced in northern parts of the state, heavy rain lashed Sambalpur and Sundargarh districts on Tuesday, increasing the water level in the Baitarani River. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo However, the situation is under control, official sources said. "Our paddy fields with saplings sown are submerged. This is our only source of income. We do not know how we will survive," said Sudarshan Sahu, a resident of Madhupura village in Baliapal block. Many farmers also complained about the loss of vegetable crops due to the flood. Residents further complained about limited access to drinking water and expressed concern about waterborne diseases once the water recedes. Nearly 3,000 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas in Balasore district and provided shelter in 17 places, official sources said. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rainfall is likely in Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar districts until July 6. Some westerndistricts are also likely to witness low to moderate rain between July 5 and 6. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!