Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Odisha Issues Flood Alerts as Rivers Swell After Heavy Rain
Heavy rain caused some rivers in Odisha to swell, and officials are worried about flooding.
The government told people in some areas to leave their homes and sent help to affected districts.
Rescue teams are ready to assist, and weather forecasters predict more thunderstorms.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation to keep people safe.
Odisha government issued alerts for Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts due to rising river levels.
The Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani rivers are experiencing high water levels after heavy rainfall.
Authorities are evacuating residents from low-lying areas in Balasore district.
Rescue and relief teams have been deployed to several districts.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms for Sunday in multiple districts.
- Who
- Odisha government, district authorities, rescue teams, and local residents.
- What
- Rising water levels in several rivers in Odisha, leading to flood alerts and evacuations.
- When
- The alerts were issued on Saturday due to heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Odisha, specifically Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall causing rivers to swell and the potential for flooding.
- Affected Rivers
- Subarnarekha, Jalaka, Baitarani
- Affected Districts
- Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur
- Rainfall (Mayurbhanj)
- 94 mm in 24 hours
- Subarnarekha Danger Level
- 10.36 metres
- Water Released From Hirakud
- 3 lakh cusec
Sources
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