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
Flooding remained grim in north Odisha on Thursday, with 373 villages inundated across Balasore, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj. While major rivers showed receding trends, thousands remained affected. Authorities deployed 47 rescue teams and maintained round-the-clock monitoring across affected districts
Depression-induced heavy rainfall has worsened flooding in northern Odisha, affecting 9.40 lakh people. The state has evacuated 3.30 lakh residents and deployed rescue teams. Rising river levels may worsen flooding in Balasore, while IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall
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
More than 170 villages across Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur remain inundated as rivers Subarnarekha and Baitarani breach danger marks. The IMD warns of isolated heavy rainfall over the next four days due to a fresh low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal.
Odisha evacuated residents from flood-hit areas in Balasore and Mayurbhanj as the Subarnarekha river rose above danger levels. Heavy rainfall and dam discharges from Jharkhand worsened the situation. Relief efforts are underway, with more rain expected until July 5
