Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Odisha Floods Worsen as Subarnarekha Surges Past Danger Mark
Heavy rain has made several rivers in Odisha rise and overflow.
The Subarnarekha River went above its danger level at Rajghat.
Water covered about 100 more villages in Balasore district.
Flooding also affected parts of Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts.
Some roads were underwater, making it difficult to reach certain places.
Water from the Budhabalanga River was starting to go down.
However, the Brahmani River stayed high, leaving 62 villages in Jajpur flooded.
Many people who had stayed in relief camps in Mayurbhanj began returning home.
More rain was expected in Odisha, including some areas that could receive heavy rain.
The Subarnarekha River reached 11.54 metres at Rajghat, above its 10.36-metre danger mark.
About 100 more villages in Balasore district were inundated, with road links cut in several areas.
Flooding earlier affected 146 villages in Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts, as well as Baripara town.
Budhabalanga floodwaters were receding in Balasore and Mayurbhanj, while 62 Jajpur villages remained inundated.
The India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain across Odisha, with isolated heavy rainfall.
- Who
- Residents of flood-affected villages and towns, along with Odisha government officials and relief teams.
- What
- Rising rivers inundated villages, cut road connectivity and led authorities to organize relief and rescue operations.
- When
- The situation was reported on Wednesday; the Subarnarekha reached 11.54 metres at 9 am.
- Where
- Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Bhadrak districts in Odisha.
- Why
- Low-pressure-induced heavy rainfall in Jharkhand and water released through 13 gates of Galudih Barrage increased river levels.
- Subarnarekha level
- 11.54 metres at Rajghat at 9 am, compared with a 10.36-metre danger mark.
- Newly inundated villages
- About 100 additional villages in Balasore district.
- Previously affected areas
- 146 villages in Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts, besides Baripara town.
- Jajpur flooding
- Sixty-two villages remained inundated, and schools and Anganwadi centres were closed for one day.
- Baitarani level
- 18.20 metres at Akhuapada, just below its 18.33-metre danger level.
- Relief camps
- About 5,000 people had taken shelter in Mayurbhanj, with many beginning to return home.
- Rainfall forecast
- Light to moderate rain was expected across most of Odisha, with isolated heavy rainfall.
