Flood submerges 45 houses in Kanchanpur as Mahakali river swells

Summary

Continuous rainfall in Kanchanpur district has submerged 45 houses due to rising waters in Jogbudha and Mahakali rivers, displacing residents and suspending vehicular movement across India's Sharada Barrage.

Key Points
  • Continuous rainfall since Sunday night inundated 45 houses in Kanchanpur district.
  • Floodwaters from Jogbudha River submerged houses in Dodhara Chandani and Bhimdatta municipalities.
  • Seventy residents displaced by the flood have been relocated to safer areas.
  • Heavy rainfall caused the Mahakali River's water level to rise, leading to suspension of vehicular movement across India's Sharada Barrage.
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