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A renewed flood crisis has gripped low-lying areas of northern Balasore after continuous rains triggered by a low-pressure system and water release from Galudih Barrage in Jharkhand caused the Subarnarekha River to swell again, as of 8 am this morning.
The rising water level has sparked widespread inundation in Bhograi and Baliapal blocks, marooning dozens of villages and forcing people to rely on traditional boats for survival.
Sources reported that Subarnarekha has breached safe levels for the fifth time this season, while the Jalaka River is experiencing its second surge.
According to local authorities, water levels continu...