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Odisha flood: Baitarani, Salandi rivers keep villages on edge
The Baitarani and Salandi rivers in Odisha continued to threaten villages even as water levels fell slightly on Sunday. At Akhuapada, the Baitarani was flowing at 18 metres, below the danger mark…
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The Baitarani and Salandi rivers in Odisha continued to threaten villages even as water levels fell slightly on Sunday. At Akhuapada, the Baitarani was flowing at 18 metres, below the danger mark of 18.33 metres, according to Odisha TV. The Salandi at Rajghat was at 16.10 feet against a danger level of 17 feet. However, breaches in embankments have left at least eight villages in Bhadrak waterlogged. Separately, the Deccan Herald reports that incessant rains from a low-pressure area have flooded parts of Balasore, Kendrapara and Jajpur districts, with authorities opening 12 gates of the Hirakud Dam. Three deaths have been reported and over two lakh people affected.
The Indian Opinion
The falling river levels offer some relief, but the breaches at Baro Dih and Lanjatara show how fragile the embankments are. Each monsoon exposes the same weak points, yet repairs seem reactive. The question is not whether the water will rise again, more rain is forecast, but whether the authorities can seal these breaches before the next spell. How many villages will remain waterlogged after the floods recede?
Sources (3): odishatv.in, odishatv.in (2), deccanherald.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
