A flood-like situation has emerged in several areas of Odisha's Bhadrak district as heavy rainfall has led to a rise in the water-level of Baitarani river. While talking to ANI, Bhadrak DM Gyana Das said National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRF) and fire services deployed. Due to heavy rain too almost all blocks are affected, vast patches of agricultural land submerged. NDRF, ODRF, fire services deployed. Due to heavy rainfall and flooding, 7 persons have died and 2 are missing in the last 3 days in Odisha, said Pradeep Kumar Jena, Special Relief Commissioner on Thursday.

Source: dna August 28, 2020 02:37 UTC