Nabarangpur district reported the heaviest rainfall of 130 mm, while at Malkangiri, in southern Odisha, roads were damaged and low-lying areas inundated due to the incessant rain, officials said. Heavy rain caused the water levels of several rivers to rise in Bhadrak, Balasore, Puri, Kalahandi and Kandhamal districts. The state government has already asked the district administrations to be ready to deal with waterlogging and localised flooding.
In view of heavy rainfall forecast by India Meteorological Department, state chief secretary, A K Tripathy held a video conference with senior officials, including collectors to review the situation. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi who took stock of the situation, said the situation is under control though the water level of several rivers in the state is rising. The water level of Indravati and Vaskel rivers in Nabarangpur has risen, but there is no flood situation at present, the State Relief Commissioner said.
Jena said after the review meeting that five districts received more than 100 mm rainfall, while ten others reported more than 50 mm.
