22 hrs ago
Odisha Flood Situation Improves as Major Rivers Recede
Floodwaters covered many villages in northern Odisha.
The Subarnarekha, Baitarani and other rivers were still high, but their levels were going down.
Baleshwar was one of the worst-hit districts.
Thousands of people were moved to safer shelters.
Relief camps also opened in Jajpur and Mayurbhanj.
Rescue teams are helping people and checking damaged homes and roads.
Weather officials warned that some districts could still get storms and heavy rain.
The government is watching the situation all day and night.
Officials said the falling water levels were a hopeful sign, but they are staying prepared.
The Subarnarekha was above danger level but receding after flooding 214 villages in Baleshwar.
About 35,740 people in Baleshwar were evacuated to 72 relief shelters.
Flooding affected 62 villages in Jajpur and 97 villages in Mayurbhanj.
Authorities deployed 47 rescue teams across the affected districts.
The weather office forecast thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds in several Odisha districts.
- Who
- Residents of affected villages, Odisha district administrations, rescue teams and state emergency officials.
- What
- Flooding affected parts of northern Odisha, while major rivers began showing a receding trend.
- Where
- Baleshwar, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj districts in northern Odisha, along with other nearby districts.
- When
- The situation was reported on Thursday, with river levels assessed Thursday morning and noon.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and overflowing rivers inundated villages, while authorities continued relief and rescue operations.
Key facts
- Subarnarekha level
- 10.84 metres at Rajghat, above the 10.36-metre danger level, but falling.
- Baleshwar impact
- 214 villages inundated; about 35,740 people evacuated to 72 relief shelters.
- Jajpur impact
- 62 villages inundated in Dasarathpur block; 22 relief camps sheltering 7,745 beneficiaries.
- Mayurbhanj impact
- 97 villages and two Baripada Municipality wards affected; 29 camps sheltering 10,501 beneficiaries.
- Damaged homes
- 104 houses reported damaged in Mayurbhanj.
- Rescue deployment
- 47 teams deployed: 21 Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, four National Disaster Response Force and 22 Fire and Emergency Services teams.
- Hirakud reservoir
- Water level was 627.29 feet against a full reservoir level of 630 feet; excess water was being released through four sluice gates.
Quotes
Dilip Kumar Rout
Engineer-in-chief of Odisha’s Water Resources Department
“As of noon, the water level of Subarnarekha at Rajghat stood at 10.84 metres against the danger level of 10.36 metres and is currently showing a falling trend, indicating gradual improvement in the river situation.”
thehansindia.com
“In Jajpur, 62 villages remained inundated in Dasarathpur block. A total of 22 relief camps are operational, covering 7,745 beneficiaries.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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