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Even as the water level of the Subarnarekha river has dropped below the danger mark, the plight of farmers in Balasore's Jaleswar area shows no sign of easing. Vast stretches of farmland remain waterlogged, leaving standing paddy crops severely damaged.
According to reports, more than seven days have passed since the floodwaters began to recede, yet agricultural fields remain submerged. In several areas, paddy saplings have been completely ruined, sparking fear of heavy crop loss. Farmers lament that while the river's water level has come down, their farmlands are still drowning in stagnant water.
In Bhograi block alone, nine p...