The flood situation in Baleswar district is improving with all major rivers having receded and flowing below danger level.
The Subarnarekha which swelled alarmingly on Wednesday after entry of discharged water from Chandeli dam was flowing below the warning level on Thursday.
The river with the entry of excess water from Chandeli dam was swelling at a faster rate and had reached 10.57 metre against the danger level of 10.36 metre. The water discharge from the dam was 1.18 lakh cusecs.
Several villages of north Baleswar, including Bhograi , Jaleswar and Baliapal, witnessed flood water gushing to their villages. About 11gram panchayats of Jaleswar and Baliapal blocks witnessed floods.
The villagers of Asti and Rasalpur of Baliapal block were in panic as flood water entered in their villages late on Wednesday night.
The situation eased after water discharge to the river was regulated following intervention of the local administration and MP Rabindra Jena. MP Jena visited the north Baleswar blocks to take stock of the situation.
“We are in touch with the Jharkhand water resources department. The water discharge to the river Subarnarekha was regulated following talks. Now, we are preparing for the next forecast low pressure triggered heavy rains,” Jena said. The other rivers Budhabalanga, Jalka, Kansabansha and Sono too receded significantly.
District emergency officer Padmanbh Dora said, “About 1.39 lakh people under 109 panchayats and seven wards of the UlBs, were affected due to the floods. In Simulia free kitchen was provided. 620 houses were damaged, including 450 partially, there.”