Mahanadi Water Level Rises, Floodwater Touches Maa Bhattarika Temple Wall In Cuttack District
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The water level in the Mahanadi River continues to rise following the release of floodwater from Hirakud Dam, with 6.02 lakh cusecs flowing through Mundali as of 8 AM.
The surge has reached the boundary wall of the revered Maa Bhattarika Temple in Badamba, Cuttack, prompting temple authorities and local administration to remain on high alert.
Cuttack, Sep 7: The water level in the Mahanadi River continues to rise following the release of floodwater from Hirakud Dam, with 6.02 lakh cusecs flowing through Mundali as of 8 AM. The surge has reached the boundary wall of the revered Maa Bhattarika Temple in Badamba, Cuttack, prompting temple authorities and local administration to remain on high alert.
If water enters the temple premises, plans are in place to temporarily relocate the deity to a nearby shelter. The temple committee has assured that rituals will continue without disruption.
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✨By 6 PM today, more floodwater from Hirakud is expected to reach Mundali, potentially affecting low-lying areas in the river basin. The Water Resources Department has instructed district administrations to stay alert.
Meanwhile, water levels in rivers like Jalaka, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, and Budhabalanga are receding, but Balasore’s Basta block remains inundated, with crops damaged and homes surrounded by water.