TV
The Similipal Tiger Reserve witnessed heavy rainfall as the Mayurbhanj district has been experiencing torrential rain in the wake of low pressure in the Bay of Bengal. With the rain continuing, the National Park and Karanjia subdivision have been very severely affected due to inundation.
As per early reports, the Barehipani record the highest 183.89 millimeter rainfall. While the eco-tourism is closed for tourists due to the heavy downpour, poachers and timber smugglers are suspected to be taking advantage of the rainy season.
On the other hand, the continuous downpour for the last two days has led to a rise in water levels in the Bhandana, Kantakhairi, and Deo rivers, which emerge from Similipal National Park.
This has spread fear of floods in the area. Meanwhile, the authorities have opened three gates of Karanjia Dam to release excess water. While the capacity of the dam is 412 meters, it is already filled with 409-metre water.
To add to the woes, the Salandi and Budhabalanga rivers are also swelling following the continuous rainfall. Locals fear the situation will turn worse if the rainfall doesn’t stop anytime soon. Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted heavy downpours till today i.e. 16th of September.
