Balasore: Flood-like situation emerged in Subarnarekha river which is flowing above the danger mark at Jamosala ghat in Balasore district following rain under the impact of cyclone Yaas.
The water level touched 50.88 metres at Jamosalaghat against the danger level of 49.16 metres. The State government attributed the situation to intermittent rain in the upstream of the river in Jharkhand. Due to heavy downpours, the neighbouring State administration opened the Galudihi barrage. Due to influx of water from the barrage the water level increased in the downstream in Odisha, SRC PK Jena stated in a tweet.
Similarly, Baitarani river also witnessed a surge due to cyclone-induced heavy rains in Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar district. However, the river had touched the danger level at Anandpur in Keonjhar yesterday.
People living in the lower catchment of Baitarani in Jajpur district also witnessed steady increase in water level in the downstream. The administration has advised the people to shift to safe places before situation worsens further.
