As the cyclonic storm ‘Daye’ crossed the State triggering heavy downpour in most parts, the water levels increased in major rivers of Malkangiri and Baleswar districts on Friday.
Road communications were disrupted at several places in Malkangiri as water was flowing on roads. Vehicular traffic between Malkangiri and Balimela was affected as roads at MV-11, Korukonda and MV-37 were under water.
The bridges at Kangurukonda and Potteru were submerged, following which vehicular communication was affected between Malkangiri and Motu. Korukonda, MV-37, MV-3, MV-50, Poteru, Kankarkonda and Padia villages in Kalimela block were marooned.
Road communications between Malkangiri and Chhattisgarh was also affected as the Challanguda bridge was submerged.
Water level of the Balimela reservoir increased to 15,015 feet whereas its water retaining capacity is 15,018 feet.
Patients at the Janabai health centre faced hardship as water entered into the hospital.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sanctioned relief for seven days at Rs 60 per day per person and Rs 45 per day per child below 12 years and directed the district administration to reach out to the affected and extend all assistance.
Similarly, following heavy rainfall since the last 48 hours, the water levels of all major rivers and their tributaries were on the rise in Baleswar district.
The water level of the Jalaka river, flowing through Basta block crossed the danger level at Mathani. Against the danger level of 5.5 metre, the floodwater was flowing at a height of 6.20 metre.
Road communication from Udala to Jayapur and Baleswar was cut off due to overflowing of floodwater on the road at Kainsari.
Besides, road communication to Nilagiri block was also cut off as the floodwater flowed at a height of about 2 feet on the road at Ajodhya.
Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments, two gates each of Kala Dam and Sunei Dam were opened on Friday morning. As a result, the floodwater of Swana river entered Kaansa and Kulapala villages.
Besides, the floodwater of the Budhabalanga river also crossed the danger mark at the Baruni bridge. The floodwater was flowing at a height of 7.30 metre against the danger level of 7.21 metre.
The floodwater of he Gangahara river entered the villages of Sirakoili and Gangapura in Remuna block.