Flood situation critical in Bajali district

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PATHSALA: The flood situation here in Bajali is still critical due to the incessant rains. The water levels of the Kaldia and Pahumara rivers have been rising rapidly and many parts of the district have been inundated. The Bajali district administration is working day and night to rescue people from the flood-affected areas. The embankment of the Pahumara River was breached at Bhaukamari and Medhikuchi and many parts of the district have been inundated.

All the wards of Pathsala town have been inundated by flood waters. There is no power supply for the last two days. All business establishments have been closed in the district. The SDRF and NDRF were called for rescue operations in various places in the region. People have been shifted to safer places. Meanwhile, two persons were reported missing in the Bajali district.

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