Balasore: Panic has gripped two blocks in Balasore district as the water level of Jalaka river went above the danger mark at Mathani on Monday due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchments.
By 9 am, the water level of the river was flowing at a height of 6.23 metres as against the danger level of 5.5 metres.
If the rainfall continues, the floodwater will likely enter riverside villages in 10 panchayats of Basta block and two panchayats of Sadar block.
