Severe Flooding Affects Over 11,000 Residents in Odisha

Severe flooding in Odisha has impacted over 11,000 residents across six districts, prompting extensive rescue operations. Authorities have mobilized multiple teams to assist those affected, with significant rainfall causing rivers to overflow. As the situation develops, officials are working to ensure safe drinking water and increased night patrols in the flood-affected areas. Read on for more details about the ongoing relief efforts and the current status of the rivers.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2025, 08:24 IST

Impact of Flooding in Odisha

In Odisha, more than 11,000 individuals have been impacted by flooding across six districts, as reported by an official on Sunday. The affected areas include Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundargarh, and Keonjhar, where over 1,000 people have been relocated to safer locations.

During a press conference, Special Relief Commissioner D.K. Singh explained that the flooding was caused by heavy rainfall affecting the Subarnarekha, Baitarani, and Jalaka rivers.

Singh noted that five teams from the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), one team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and 26 firefighting teams have been deployed in Balasore district.

Additionally, one more ODRAF team and 23 firefighting units have been stationed in Mayurbhanj district. This information was shared following a review meeting chaired by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.

For rescue and relief operations, a total of 106 rescue boats have been dispatched to these districts. Singh mentioned that the water levels of all major rivers, except for the Subarnarekha, are receding.

He also stated that night patrols have been intensified in the flood-affected areas, and arrangements have been made to provide safe drinking water. According to the evening flood bulletin from the Water Resources Department, the Baitarani River is flowing at 36.24 meters in Anandpur, Keonjhar, while the danger level is set at 38.36 meters.