Archive · 30 Jul 2026
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
- When
- July 29, 2024
- Where
- North Odisha districts Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and surrounding areas
- Why
- Heavy rainfall from a deep depression and upper catchment rainfall raising Mahanadi river levels
- 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