Odisha faces a fresh flood threat as seven lakh cusecs of water is expected to reach Mundali near Cuttack, potentially inundating several districts. Over 70,000 people have been shifted to relief camps as heavy rain affects 13 districts
Odisha began evacuating people from low-lying areas as heavy rain caused rivers to swell across the state. Flash floods were reported in nine districts, while the Hirakud Dam opened 16 gates to release excess water into the Mahanadi
Heavy inflows into the Hirakud Dam triggered increased water release into the Mahanadi, affecting over seven lakh people across 20 Odisha districts. Authorities evacuated 1.9 lakh residents, deployed rescue teams and intensified relief efforts as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas
