Heavy rains in the upper catchment of the Brahmani river in Jharkhand due to Phailin triggered floods at various areas.At least seven families were marooned and four buildings were damaged in Munda Basti near Balughat on Tuesday.
Sources revealed in view of rising of water level, 11 gates were opened near Tarakar. The flood waters gushed into the Basti area causing severe inconveniences to the people.
Earlier, in 2011, the flood water had also entered into the Basti. In view of the pastm experience, the administration was alert with all relief ma- terials.
The affected members of seven families were shifted to nearby Bidyut Colony UP School. They were provided flattened rice, molasses, biscuits and bread for a day.
After the flood water receded, the slum dwellers again got back to their houses. Similarly, as many as 160 families in Bonai area were hit by floods in the Brahmani since Monday evening.
The river was flowing above the danger level. The flood waters submerged Kalosahi and Phalasaghat of Kenavetta gram panchayat and damaged huge acres of paddy crops.The block welfare extension officer took stock of the situation.