Baitarini still in spate

BHADRAK: Even as there has been no rain for the last two days, river Baitarini continues to be in spate. Over 400 villages in three blocks of Bhadrak district are marooned.
The victims have alleged the district administration of failing to tackle the situation and providing relief to them.Official sources said flash floods in Baitarini have affected over three lakh people in 372 villages under six blocks. The situation in Bhandaripokhari, Dhamnagar, Tihidi and Chandbali is still grim.