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Odisha Floods: 700,000 Affected, 200,000 Evacuated
Heavy rain in Odisha caused big floods that hurt more than 700,000 people.
Schools and child‑care centers in 10 districts were shut to keep everyone safe.
About 200,000 people were moved to safer places.
Many rivers were still higher than the danger level.
The state says the situation is under control and will give people fair money for what they lost.
Over 700,000 people affected by floods in north Odisha
Schools and anganwadi centres closed in 10 districts
Nearly 200,000 people evacuated to safer areas
Rivers still above danger mark in many districts
State government plans to pay adequate compensation to those affected
- Who
- Odisha state government and Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari
- What
- Floods caused by heavy rainfall, leading to widespread damage, evacuations, and compensation plans
- Where
- North Odisha districts including Bhadrak, Balasore, Jajpur, Keonjhar, and surrounding areas
- When
- July 29, 2026
- Why
- Heavy rainfall triggered the floods
Key facts
- Affected population
- over 700,000
- Evacuated
- nearly 200,000
- Closed schools
- 10 districts
- River danger level
- above danger mark in many districts
- Compensation
- adequate compensation to be paid
Quotes
Suresh Pujari
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister of Odisha
“"most rivers are still flowing above the danger mark"”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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