Jamshedpur, June 21 -- After days of relentless rain, Friday brought much-needed relief for residents of Jamshedpur, particularly those in low-lying areas, as the skies remained largely clear throughout the day. However, experts have cautioned that the monsoon has just started and rains may return, potentially worsening the flood situation.
Despite the break in rainfall, the danger is far from over. Both the Swarnarekha and Kharkai rivers continued to flow above the danger mark on Friday, following incessant downpours since Tuesday that led to the submergence of nearly 200 houses in vulnerable parts of the city. The situation escalated after two gates each of the Byangbil and Kharkai dams in Odisha were opened to release excess water, cont...