The floods have also submerged rice paddies in thousands of hectares, Agriculture Minister Damodar Rout told IANS. 'We have asked collectors of the affected districts to submit reports assessing the damage it has caused.'

The water flowing in two major rivers Bansadhara and Rusikulya were above danger levels in several places Monday morning. Even though water levels in other rivers are still on the rise, they are flowing below danger levels, an official of the state flood control room said.

The local meteorological centre Monday predicted more rains during the next 24 hours. State officials said the situation is likely to remain grim for the next few days if the state had more rain.

The water of the overflowing rivers and streams may not get discharged into the sea because of the high tide, as it is new moon on Wednesday.