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Odisha floods force evacuation of 70,000 people as rivers swell
Severe flooding triggered by heavy monsoon rains and a deep depression has caused widespread devastation across Odisha. The state government has evacuated over 70,000 people from low-lying areas into 395 relief camps. Flash floods and water-logging have been reported in 13 districts, including Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur.
In Balasore, major rivers including the Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga have flowed above danger levels, inundating numerous villages and disrupting road connectivity. The situation was exacerbated by the release of water from the Galudih barrage in Jharkhand. In Mayurbhanj, a breach in the Gangahar River embankment near Kunchibania village has submerged significant stretches of agricultural land and trapped residents.
Casualties and missing persons have been reported. At least three people died in separate wall collapse incidents in Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, and Ganjam. Additionally, four people are reported missing near the Baitarani River. Rescue operations are being conducted by the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), the NDRF, and fire services. Authorities have also temporarily closed tourist sites like Devkund in Similipal National Park due to rising water levels.
Entities
Bhadrak · Ganjam · Hirakud Dam · India Meteorological Department · Kendujhar · Mayurbhanj · Mohan Charan Majhi · Odisha · Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force · Similipal National Park · Subarnarekha River
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Subarnarekha River in Balasore exceeded its danger level, reaching 11.07 meters at Jaleswar’s Rajghat. sahilonline.org · www.siasat.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Odisha government evacuated more than 70,000 people to 395 relief camps due to heavy rainfall and swelling rivers. sahilonline.org · www.siasat.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A breach in the Gangahar River embankment near Kunchibania village in Mayurbhanj has inundated agricultural land. www.latestly.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The release of water from 13 spillway gates at the Galudih barrage in Jharkhand aggravated flooding in Balasore. www.newindianexpress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Similipal National Park has temporarily closed the Devkund tourist destination due to rising water levels. sahilonline.org · www.siasat.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four people are reported missing after being swept away by floodwaters near the Baitarani River. odishabytes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Flash floods and water-logging have been reported across 13 districts in Odisha. sahilonline.org · www.siasat.com · www.orissapost.com