Jajpur, July 28 -- Rising water of the Baitarani river, due to incessant rainfall, triggered severe flooding in Jajpur district of Odisha, affecting nearly 600 people and 150 households of four villages, an official said.

The district administration has evacuated people from the inundated villages of Dashrathpur and Jajpur blocks and has begun the rescue and relief operations.

Additional District Magistrate Sibanand Swain assured that the situation is under control as the water level is gradually receding. No loss of lives has been reported.

"The water level has risen, but now the situation is under control. Four villages have been affected, nearly 600 people covering 150 households. We have evacuated them and provided them with food,"...