Odisha:
The rising water of the Baitarani River, due to incessant rainfall, triggered severe flooding in Jajpur district of Odisha, affecting nearly 600 people and 150 households in four villages, an official said.
The district administration has evacuated people from the inundated villages of Dashrathpur and Jajpur blocks and has begun the rescue and relief operations
Additional District Magistrate Sibanand Swain assured that the situation is under control as the water level is gradually receding. No loss of lives has been reported.
The water level has risen, but now the situation is under control. Four villages have been affected, nearly 600 people covering 150 households. We have evacuated them and provided them with food,” ADM Sibanand Swain told ANI.
“The water level is receding. No casualties have been reported,” he added.
The Jajpur district administration had issued a flood warning on Saturday after the Baitarani river had crossed the danger mark.
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