The Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department, Chandrasekhar Padhi, has addressed concerns over the flood situation in Odisha, stating that there is no flood-like condition anywhere in the state. Heavy rainfall in southern and western districts has led to rising water levels in several rivers, but they remain below the danger mark.

Yesterday, 49 block headquarters recorded over 50 mm of rainfall, while the Kalimela block in Malkangiri district saw 100 mm. Due to the downpour in south Odisha, red warnings were issued for Koraput, Malkangiri, and Kalahandi in the west. “Water levels are rising due to the rain, but not above the danger level,” Padhi clarified. He emphasised vigilance for the Mahanadi river’s branches, including Kathajodi, Birupa, Kushabhadra, Daya, Bhargavi, Luna, Dev

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