Flood in Baitarani River: 15 panchayats flooded after embankment breach
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A breach in the Kani River embankment has caused flooding across fifteen panchayats in the Dasharathpur block of Odisha following renewed rainfall.
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- The Kani River embankment, previously repaired by the Water Resources Department, has breached again due to rising water levels and ongoing heavy rainfall.
- This breach has submerged fifteen panchayats in the Dasharathpur block and disrupted road connectivity at Ahiyasa.
- Residents in low-lying areas are forced to evacuate to river embankments for safety.
- Local officials face allegations that the flooding occurred because of substandard repair work.
What to watch next
- Ongoing water levels in the Baitarani and Kani rivers
- Repair progress of the 150-foot embankment breach
- Status of connectivity on the Katiya-Baishapan main road
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NamedIndia · Ahiyasa · Dasharathpur · Odisha · Baitarani River · Kani River · Water Resources Department
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