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Bhubaneswar: Intense rainfall activity is likely to continue in several parts of Odisha for two more days as the depression moved into Jharkhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
After heavy to extremely heavy rain battered many areas of the state over the last few days under the influence of a low-pressure, the intensity of shower is expected to decrease after Tuesday.
In its midday weather bulletin, the Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar issued an orange warning of heavy to very heavy rain for some places of the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargad, Sambalpur, Debadada, Sonpur, Nuapada, and Balangir till the morning of Tuesday.
Similarly, a yellow warning has been issued for the districts of Anugola, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Boudhagad, Kalahandi, Kandhamala, and Nabrangpur during the period.
On July 7-8, heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kendujhar, and Mayurbhanj. The IMD has issued yellow warning for these districts.
Meanwhile, Sonpur recorded the highest volume rainfall of 328.4 mm in the state since Sunday. Hirakud recorded 200.2 mm, while Sambalpur received 193.4 mm during the same period.
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As incessant rainfall wreaked havoc in several parts of the state, normal life was thrown out of gear in many areas. Both urban and rural areas have been severely affected, with roads remaining submerged and waterlogging continuing to disrupt daily life.
Sources said relentless rainfall triggered flash floods in Sambalpur district, severely disrupting normal life and inundating several low-lying areas.
According to information, one person went missing after a scooter carrying two riders was swept away by a sudden surge of water in a drainage channel at Bagdihipada on the outskirts of Sambalpur on Sunday night.
Sources said the two riders were attempting to cross the area when rainwater gushed through the channel with great force, sweeping away both the scooter and its occupants. While one of them was rescued, the other person went missing.
Several low-lying areas of several districts have been inundated, with rainwater entering residential houses and causing widespread inconvenience. Many roads remain submerged, disrupting vehicular movement.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised people to remain cautious and avoid venturing into waterlogged areas until conditions improve.
Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in the upper and middle catchment of the Baitarani River has increased the possibility of minor flooding in low-lying areas of Jajpur and Bhadrak districts.
According to Water Resources Department Engineer-in-Chief Dillip Kumar Rout, the river is expected to cross the danger level after 4.00 PM, while areas downstream remain on alert.
Jajpur, Akhuapada and Bhadrak may experience minor to moderate flooding over the next 24 hours. The Baitarani basin has received 73 mm of rainfall. While Odisha recorded a 47 per cent rainfall deficit in June, July has already witnessed 327.3 mm of rainfall against the normal average of 271.6 mm.
Water inflow into the Hirakud Dam has also increased and is expected to touch around two lakh cusecs by Tuesday. Authorities said a decision on opening the dam gates will be taken after reviewing the situation.
