Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Odisha Flood Situation Improves; Water Recedes
The flood situation in Odisha is getting better.
The water levels in most rivers are going down.
Sadly, a missing person was found.
The government is helping people by giving them food and medicine.
The Subarnarekha river is now safe.
Dams are also in good shape and not releasing extra water.
People should still be careful because some villages still have flood water.
Flood situation improves in Odisha as water recedes in most rivers.
The body of a missing person was found in the Baitarani river.
Relief operations have been intensified, providing food and medical aid.
Subarnarekha river is flowing below the danger mark.
All reservoirs are in a healthy condition, no excess water discharge needed.
- Who
- Officials, residents, and those affected by the floods.
- What
- The improving flood situation in Odisha.
- When
- As of Monday, July 28.
- Where
- Odisha, specifically Balasore and Jajpur districts.
- Why
- To manage the aftermath of the floods and provide relief.
Relief Efforts and Flood Impact
Water Levels and Public Safety
Flood aftermath
Relief Efforts and Flood Impact
Government is providing immediate relief.
Water Levels and Public Safety
Floods impact on villages and farmland persists.
- Missing Person Found
- Santosh Jena, 28 years old
- Affected Blocks
- Basta, Bhogarai, Jaleswar, and Baliapal
- People Affected
- 18,000 (in four blocks)
- People in Community Kitchens
- Over 5,000
- Subarnarekha River Status
- Flowing below danger mark
- Hirakud Dam Water Level
- 615 feet
- Water Flow at Mundali
- 5.18 lakh cusec
Sources
High Flood Risk in Odisha as Major Rivers Surge Past Danger Levels
Flood-like situation in 3 districts of Odisha; govt starts evacuation of affected people
Rivers at & above 'danger level': Flood-like situation in 3 districts of Odisha - Telegraph India
Flood wreaks havoc in Odisha, over 11,000 people affected in six districts
State starts evacuation of flood-hit people
Godavari flows steady: Taliperu flood inflow declines