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
