Alert issued in Jharkhand

• 05 Aug 2024

Why in News?

Recently, The East Singhbhum district in Jharkhand issued an alert for people living in the low-lying areas due to the swelling of rivers following heavy rainfall.

• The water levels in the Kharkhai and Subarnarekha rivers have been increasing due to the persistent rain in the state.

Key Points

• Approximately 3,500 cusecs of water was discharged into the Subarnarekha river from the Chandil Dam located in the neighboring Seraikela-Kharswan district.
• The residents living in the affected areas have been instructed to avoid going near the rivers and to adhere to the directives provided by the authorities.
  • The relentless rainfall has resulted in numerous road diversions being washed away, trees being uprooted, houses being damaged, and a bridge collapsing.

Subarnarekha River

• Subarnarekha (Line of gold) river flows through the states of Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha.
• Major Tributaries: Kanchi River and Kharkai river

Kharkai River

• It is one of the major tributaries of the Subarnarekha River.
• It flows through the Adityapur region of Jamshedpur.
• It arises in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha.