India, June 30 -- Heavy inflow of water from Jharkhand's Chandil Dam into the Subarnarekha River due to low pressure area-triggered heavy rainfall has created flood situation in northern Odisha. However, the situation remains under control, officials said.

Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari today reviewed the current situation. According to official sources, 77 wards across Gram Panchayats and municipal areas in Mayurbhanj district have been affected. Over 5,000 people have been shifted to various relief centres. To support them, 44 free kitchens are functioning across affected areas. Seven teams of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and seven Fire Service units have been deployed in the district.

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