Jalaka, Budhabalanga, Subarnarekha Rivers Swelling; Villagers Alerted In Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj, Sept 16: The Mayurbhanj district administration has advised villagers residing in villages under Morada and Rasagobindapur blocks along Budhabalanda to remain alert against possible floods in the Jalaka River and shift to safer places when necessary.

According to the information, the water level of rivers like Budhabalanga, Subarnarekha and Jalaka has risen in the district due to incessant rains. The Jalaka River is flowing above warning mark and Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha are belong danger level.

The water level of Budhabalanga River stood at 3.10 meter against danger level of 8.13 metre. Similarly, the Subarnarkekha's water level was 6.62 metre against the danger level of 10.36 metres.

Keeping incessant rainfall in view, villagers of Morada and Rasagobindapur have been advised to move to safer places. People have also been advised not to stay inside weak houses as more rains have been predicted.

The district administration has also alerted people living in low-lying areas under the Baripada area to move to safer places as the Budhabalanga River is swelling.

District Collector Hemakanta Sai visited the vulnerable areas.

Two people have reportedly died due to collapse of rainwater-soaked mud walls in the district. The deceased were identified as Pangala Pingua of Rairangpur block's Badabil village and Jhunu Bindhani of Masigaon under Gopabandhu block.