Incessant rain in most of northern parts of Odisha has raised the water level of many major rivers like Brahmani, Baitarani, Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha which are flowing above danger level at many places. Eight districts of Bhadrak, Balasore, Keonjhar, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Dhenkanal, Angul and Mayurbhanj are facing fresh floods due to continuous rain in the upper catchments of these rivers following the depression formed over Bay of Bengal, about 50 kms from Balasore off Odisha coast.A large number of villages in northern parts of Odisha have been marooned following the fresh flood. The main road between Keonjhar and Bhubaneswar has been cut-off in flood water and thousands of vehicles are stranded on both sides of the road. The state government has asked the collectors of concerned districts to evacuate people from low lying areas as flood water could submerge many places in the northern region. Engineering teams have been rushed to these districts to check possible breaches on river embankments, while collectors have been asked to keep relief materials ready for any eventuality. AIR correspondent reports Odisha is facing a second spell of flood within a short span of about 20 days.