Bhubaneshwar, July 27 -- The Government is closely monitoring the Subarnarekha, Jalaka and Baitarani rivers after the incessant rainfall has created a flood-like situation in the areas of Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur district of Northern Odisha.

The Baitarani river has crossed the danger mark at Akhuapada, prompting the administration to issue a flood warning for Jajpur and Bhadrak districts.

Speaking with ANI, Chief Engineer of Water Resources Lingraj Gaur said, "The catchment of the Baitrani river experienced heavy rainfall on Friday. We got rainfall of around 150mm to 200 mm for three days in some places. There is definitely a flood-like situation."

"Akhuapada danger level is 18.33, and now the present level is 18.8. We are observin...