Fourth flood in Subarnarekha river traps lakhs of people
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Heavy rainfall in Jharkhand led to the opening of 13 gates at the Galudih dam, causing the Subarnarekha River to flood across four blocks in the Balasore district of Odisha.
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- Excess water released from the Galudih dam in Jharkhand has caused the Subarnarekha River to flow above the danger level at the Rajghat gauge.
- Flooding has affected hundreds of panchayats across the Bhograi, Baliapal, Basta, and Jaleswar blocks in North Balasore.
- Residents in these areas are currently trapped by floodwaters.
- This recurring flooding highlights the vulnerability of regional communities to water management decisions during the monsoon season.
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NamedIndia · Balasore · Baliapal · Basta · Bhograi · Jaleswar · Galudih dam · Subarnarekha River
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