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Jalaka river crosses danger mark in Odisha, flood fear grows
The Jalaka river in Odisha’s Balasore district crossed the danger mark at Mathani on Thursday, reaching 6.60 metres against the threshold of 6.50 metres. A low pressure area over the Bay of…
The Story in Brief
The Jalaka river in Odisha’s Balasore district crossed the danger mark at Mathani on Thursday, reaching 6.60 metres against the threshold of 6.50 metres. A low pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has caused heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Mayurbhanj district, steadily raising the river’s water level. Authorities fear a flood-like situation if rain continues. Five panchayats in Basta block and two in Sadar block could be affected, along with agricultural land. The district administration is on high alert and has prepared relief measures. Residents near the riverbank have been advised to stay vigilant as more rain is forecast.
The Indian Opinion
Every monsoon, rivers in Odisha breach danger marks and the usual alarm is sounded. But the real test is whether local administrations have learned from past cyclones to move people fast and protect standing crops. The Jalaka river at Mathani is now at 6.60 metres, above the 6.50 metre mark. The next 24 hours of rain will decide if this is a routine swell or a repeat of the 2021 flood that hit five panchayats. Watch how quickly relief teams reach the low-lying villages.
Source: odishatv.in
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