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Once again, flood fears have gripped Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha due to incessant rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system. In Balasore district, rivers are rising in several low-lying areas including the Basta block, raising the risk of inundation.
Water levels are already increasing in upstream regions such as Rasgobindpur, Sorada, Shuliapada, and Chitrada, resulting in waterlogging in many places.
If the situation worsens, eight panchayats in Basta block- namely Mathani, Baharda, Kudia, Basi Chakurai, Darada, Mukulisi, Sadanandpur; and two panchayats in Sadar block- Srirampur and Rasulpur, are likely to be...