Odisha's Urgent Flood Response: Residents Evacuated as Waters Rise

As floodwaters rise in Odisha, the state government has ordered evacuations in Jajpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore districts. With heavy rainfall impacting the region, officials are mobilizing resources and coordinating relief efforts. Senior engineers are deployed to manage the situation in critical river basins, while the State Flood Control Cell monitors developments continuously. This urgent response aims to safeguard residents and mitigate the impact of the flooding.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 26, 2025, 17:58 IST

Emergency Measures in Odisha Amid Rising Floodwaters

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has instructed district collectors in Jajpur, Bhadrak, and Balasore to evacuate individuals from vulnerable low-lying regions and initiate relief efforts as floodwaters continue to rise, according to sources on Saturday.

To manage the escalating situation, two senior engineers from the Water Resources Department have been dispatched to the Subarnarekha and Baitarani river basins, following significant rainfall in the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts.

Official reports indicate that water levels in the Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani rivers are increasing steadily.

The State Flood Control Cell, part of the Water Resources Department, is actively monitoring the situation around the clock.

Chief engineers and basin managers overseeing the Subarnarekha-Budhabalang, Mahanadi-Brahmani-Baitarani, and Baitarani systems are collaborating with district administrations to coordinate field responses.