Baitarani River Recedes Below Warning Level In Bhadrak, Flood Threat Eases

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The water level of the Baitarani River has begun to recede, bringing relief to flood-prone areas near Akhuapada Anicut in Bhadrak district.
As of 6 AM today, the river was flowing at 17.21 meters, well below the warning level of 17.83 meters, indicating a decline in flood risk.
Bhadrak, Sept 7: The water level of the Baitarani River has begun to recede, bringing relief to flood-prone areas near Akhuapada Anicut in Bhadrak district. As of 6 AM today, the river was flowing at 17.21 meters, well below the warning level of 17.83 meters, indicating a decline in flood risk.
Additionally, floodwaters in the river’s tributaries, Reba and Kapali, have also shown a downward trend, further easing concerns in surrounding villages.
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✨This comes after days of heavy rainfall that had pushed the Baitarani past danger levels, prompting alerts and precautionary measures.