Flooding and heavy rain disrupt Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand

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Severe flooding and heavy rainfall have caused widespread disruption across several Indian states, including Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand. In Odisha, rising water levels in the Budhabalanga, Baitarani, and Subarnarekha rivers have triggered emergency responses. Authorities in Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts have ordered the closure of numerous schools to ensure student safety as floodwaters inundate low-lying areas and villages.

In Baleshwar, the Subarnarekha River has crossed the danger mark, submerging villages and severing road connectivity. While some river levels in Mayurbhanj have begun to recede, the situation remains critical in other regions. In Bihar, the rising Son River has impacted several districts, including Bhagalpur, which remains among the worst-affected areas.

Simultaneously, Jharkhand has issued flash flood alerts for ten districts, including Garhwa and Palamu, following incessant rainfall. Relief and rescue operations, including the deployment of specialized teams and the establishment of cooked-food centers, are ongoing to assist displaced residents and those in cut-off habitations.

Entities

Baitarani River · Bihar · Budhabalanga River · India Meteorological Department · Jajpur · Jharkhand · Mayurbhanj · Odisha · Subarnarekha River

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[● 2 SOURCES] The Subarnarekha River crossed the danger mark in Baleshwar district. odishabytes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The flood situation in Bhagalpur, Bihar, was reported as dangerous but under control. theindianawaaz.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A flash flood alert was issued for ten districts in Jharkhand. www.timesnownews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] 71 schools in the Dasarathpur and Binjharpur blocks of Jajpur district were ordered to close on Wednesday. kalingatv.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Schools in six blocks of Mayurbhanj district were closed due to heavy rain and flooding. www.dinalipi.com · www.timesnownews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Floodwaters affected 146 villages and one urban area across Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts. www.timesnownews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Subarnarekha River was expected to remain above the danger level until Thursday evening.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Baitarani River breached the danger mark due to incessant rainfall. kalingatv.com