Flood situation improves as water recedes in most rivers

The flood situation in the northern region of the state improved Monday with water receding in most of the rivers, following which the body of a missing person was found, officials said.

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Waters were receding in the Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Baitarani, Jalaka and Budhabalanga, which flooded six districts in the northern region of the state, they said. The body of 28-year-old Santosh Jena, who went missing Sunday, was fished out of the Baitarani River in Dasrathpur block of Jajpur district.

“This is a very unfortunate incident. We appeal to all the people living in flood-affected areas to remain alert and not venture into the waters,” Jajpur’s District Magistrate Ambar Kumar Kar said.

Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who visited the flood-affected area in Bhadrak district, said the situation has improved to a great extent with the water receding in all rivers.

But the flood water, which has entered villages and farmlands, may take some days to drain, he said.