Bhubaneswar, Aug 25
Major rivers in the state continue to flow above the danger mark, triggering widespread flooding situations in several parts of Odisha, especially in the northern districts.
Speaking to media persons here, the Odisha Water Resources Department Engineer-in-Chief, Chandrasekhar Padhi, on Monday stated that Bhograi, Baliapal, Basta and Jelswar blocks of Balasore district have been affected due to the flood situation in the Subarnarekha River.
He also stated that the Jajpur, Dasarathpur blocks of Jajpur district and Dhamnagar block of Bhadrak district are also affected as the Baitarani River is flowing above the danger mark.
Padhi also stated that a breach of 30 meters wide has occurred in the Kani River, a tributary of the Baitarani River near Ahiyaas Bazar under Kaspa panchayat in Jajpur district.
The restoration work at the place will start after the water recedes. The required material for restoration work is being collected at the site.
He stated that the Baitarani and Subarnarekha Rivers are flowing above the danger marks at Akhuapada in Bhadrak district and Rajghat in Balasore district, respectively.