Bhubaneswar: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) on Monday reviewed the flood-like situation in state especially in Balasore, Mayurbhanj and Sundargarh districts following heavy downpour received by these districts due to deep depression over Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand.
According to sources, SRC briefed the meeting on the weather situation, highlighting the significant rainfall in Balasore and Mayurbhanj over the past three days, leading to rising water levels in Subarnarekha, Budhabalang, and Jalaka rivers.
To tackle the situation, the Collectors of Balasore and Mayurbhanj have been instructed to closely monitor the situation and prepare for any exigencies. Search and rescue teams, including 6 ODRAF teams and 10 Fire Service teams in Balasore, 1 NDRF team in Balasore, 7 ODRAF teams, 1 NDRF team, and 12 Fire Service teams in Mayurbhanj, are on standby.
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall for Sundargarh district, and thus the Collector has been instructed to keep the administrative machinery ready. The Collector have been directed to evacuate people from low-lying areas to safe shelters and provide cooked food if required.
In the wake of significant rainfall in the Similipal area, the wildlife population in Similipal National Park, SRC ordered to monitor the park with the Deputy Director of Shimilipal Wildlife Division.
Besides, the SRC ordered deployment of senior officers, including ADM, Sub-Collector, and Additional Sub-Collector, to oversee relief efforts and ensure a swift response to the situation.
