Hurricane Dana wreaks havoc
Cyclone Storm Dana caused damage. Floods occurred in Balasore district of Odisha due to the storm. Water is everywhere. The roads are flooded, causing great trouble to traffic. At the same time, people are also facing problems caused by heavy rains. People cannot leave their homes.
Meanwhile, the water level of Budhbalanga river, Sono river and Kansabansa river in Balasore district has increased significantly due to heavy rain in the Simlipal hilly areas of neighboring Mayurbhanj district, an official said in an information release on Saturday, October 26. According to preliminary assessment by revenue officials, Upada, Soro, Khaira and Simulia blocks of Balasore district have been worst affected by the rains.
River levels rise
The water levels in the Budabaranga, Sono and Kansabansa rivers are gradually rising due to heavy rains in the area. Meanwhile, around 20 villages in Nilgiri district were submerged for two days and water was visible all around. However, the water level here came down on Saturday morning, which came as a big relief to the people.
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The water level of Budbalanga River is above the danger level
Meanwhile, while giving information, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that there has been no flood-like situation in any part of the state so far. Water levels in the Budabaranga River are above the danger line, but the government is keeping a close watch. Balasore Fire Station Rescue Team rescued Katha Sangada from PS/Block-Remuna, Balasore at around 12.30 pm on Saturday, Odisha Fire and Emergency Services said in a post shared on social media SiteX 10 trapped persons were found.
Hurricane Dana causes no casualties
Odisha Panchayat and Drinking Water Minister Ravi Narayan Naik said after a review meeting held in the wake of Balasore cyclone on Saturday that the state government is trying its best to rehabilitate the affected areas. normal life. He said that Balasore district has not yet suffered any casualties due to cyclone Dana and that all efforts are being made to deal with the situation in the affected areas.
40,000 households are without power
Apart from this, Balasore district magistrate Suryavanshi Mayur Vikas said that the damage caused by the cyclone is currently being assessed. The report will be ready within 7 days. He said areas in the southern part of the district including Kaila, Shimuria, Bahar Nagar, Soro, Opuda and Nilgiri were worst affected by the storm. The power supply to about 40,000 households here has been cut off, but work to restore power is proceeding rapidly and the affected areas will soon return to normal. ,
