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Odisha Floods Worsen: Three Dead, 5 Lakh Affected
In Odisha, India, heavy rains caused big floods that hurt many people.
Three people died, and more than 500,000 people were affected.
About 1.9 million people had to leave their homes and stay in shelters.
The floods damaged over 1,000 houses.
Officials are watching the water levels closely and are trying to keep everyone safe.
Three people, including a fire services personnel, died in Odisha floods.
Over 5 lakh people affected; 1.88 million evacuated to 396 relief centres.
More than 1,000 houses damaged across Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar.
Water level at Hirakud reservoir reached 617.91 ft; discharge at Mundali 5.87 lakh cusec.
Authorities warn of a medium flood risk in the Mahanadi river system due to upper catchment rainfall.
- Who
- Odisha state government officials, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- Floods in north Odisha causing deaths and displacement
- Where
- North Odisha districts Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and surrounding areas
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Why
- Heavy rainfall from a deep depression and upper catchment rainfall raising Mahanadi river levels
Key facts
- Deaths
- 3
- Affected people
- 5 lakh
- Evacuated
- 1.88 million
- Houses damaged
- >1,000
- Hirakud water level
- 617.91 ft
- Mundali discharge
- 5.87 lakh cusec
- Mahanadi flood risk
- medium
Quotes
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
Odisha Chief Minister
“"Keeping the flood situation in the state in view, I am continuously monitoring the situation. The three ministers have been instructed to expedite relief efforts while assessing the situation in affected areas."”
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“"Rains in the upper catchment areas of Mahanadi have raised concerns of a moderate flood in the river basin."”
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Sources
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