Bhubaneswar: Due to incessant rains, the water level in the Baitarani river has risen at many places in Bhadrak district, creating flood situations in different parts of the district.

According to reports, the river was flowing at 18.63 metre against water level of 17.83 metre at Akhauapada.

Due to swelling of the river, flood like situations have occurred in different parts of the Bhandaripokhari and Dhamanagar blocks in the district.