While the major rivers Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga are much below their danger levels in Baleswar district on Tuesday, the increasing water level of the former has put the administration on alert.
The river Jalaka’s water level recorded 5.86 meters against its danger mark of 5.5 meters. The Subarnarekha and the Budhabalanga till Tuesday afternoon were flowing 7.53 meters and 6.68 meters against the danger levels of 10.36 meters and 8.13 meters, respectively.
The average rainfall in the district was 17.78 cm with Oupada receiving the highest of 68 cm followed by Khaira 42 cm.
District Emergency Officer Padmanabh Dora said, “The water level of the Jalaka, although above the danger level, is receding and, on the other hand, the Subarnarekha, although below the Dl, is increasing.”