Flood Threat: No Flood Threat in Odisha, Rivers Below Danger Levels: Govt Engineer | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: There is no imminent flood threat as rivers across the state are flowing below their danger levels, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty, engineer-in-chief, water resources department said on Sunday.
“Despite heavy rain last week, all major rivers in the state are flowing below their danger levels and there is no flood threat as of now,” Mohanty said after reviewing the water level of various rivers on Sunday.
Water level in the Brahmani river is increasing due to heavy rain in the upper catchment area in Jharkhand and some places in Balughat area of Rourkela are facing waterlogged problem, affecting some families.
“We are on high alert and keeping a close watch on the water level of the Brahmani. If we notice an increase, then we will shift families living in the low-lying areas to safer places,” said Ashutosh Kulkarni, commissioner, Rourkela Municipal Corporation (RMC).
“Floodwater is being released through 14 gates of the Hirakud dam. Though floodwater is flowing in various rivers, but all are below their danger levels. Malkangiri is the only district that reported some damage due to heavy rain and flash floods in the Poteru river. The department is prepared for any emergency situation due to heavy rain,” Mohanty added.
Revenue minister Suresh Pujari attended a review meeting over the Hirakud dam water management in Burla. He asked Sambalpur and Jharsuguda district collectors to collect pending dues from various industrial units for using water from the dam.
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