Keonjhar, 8th Sept 2025: The district of Keonjhar continues to reel under persistent rainfall, with intermittent heavy showers affecting normal life over the past two days. Though today’s rain was comparatively lighter, constant drizzles and dense clouds have made day-to-day activities difficult across all 13 blocks.
Rainfall Records (Today – 3rd Sept)
Block Rainfall (mm)
Harichandanpur 68.6
Ghasipura 39.2
Hatadihi 32.1
Anandapur 28.8
Joda 43.2
Jhumpura 27.4
Champua 22.2
Banspal 20.2
Telkoi 12.8
Sadar (Keonjhar) 12.4
Saharapada 12.4
Ghatgaon 11.2
Patna 6.4
Rainfall Records (Yesterday – 2nd Sept)
Block Rainfall (mm)
Hatadihi 225.1
Ghasipura 130.3
Anandapur 95.7
Saharapada 40.4
Ghatgaon 38.6
Sadar (Keonjhar) 25.2
Patna 13.4
Jhumpura 18.6
Banspal 18.3
Harichandanpur 9.2
Telkoi 2.8
Champua 7.1
Joda 3.2
Impact on Life
Flooding concerns have not yet been raised despite heavy rain due to relatively low rainfall in Banspal block (upper catchment of the Baitarani River).
Normal life has been disrupted across urban and rural areas due to continuous rainfall, with residents struggling with waterlogging and poor visibility.
Farming activities and transportation have also been impacted in multiple blocks.
Baitarani River Safe (For Now)
Though fears of rising water levels in the Baitarani River exist during such rainfall events, current reports suggest no significant threat, as rainfall in upstream areas like Banspal has remained comparatively low.