Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Odisha Flood Crisis: Balasore Grapples with Severe Inundation
Odisha is dealing with serious flooding after heavy rain.
Many villages in Balasore are underwater because rivers overflowed.
Thousands of people had to leave their homes and are staying in shelters.
Some rivers' water levels are going down, but are still too high.
More rain is expected in some areas, so people need to stay prepared.
Flood situation in Balasore, Odisha, remains critical with around 100 villages affected.
Three rivers flooded villages in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts, with the Baitarani river impacting parts of Jajpur.
2,916 people were evacuated and housed in 17 shelters in Balasore.
Water levels in Subarnarekha and Jalaka rivers are receding but still above or near danger levels.
IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain and thunderstorms in several districts, including Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar.
- Who
- Residents of affected villages, officials, and rescue teams.
- What
- Severe flooding impacting multiple districts in Odisha.
- When
- Ongoing, with forecasts for continued rain until July 5.
- Where
- Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur districts in Odisha.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and discharge of water from Jharkhand led to overflowing rivers.
Government
Residents
Relief Efforts
Government
Administration is focusing on rescue and relief operations.
Residents
No opposing view is available.
- Affected Villages (approx.)
- 100 in Balasore
- Rivers Involved
- Subarnarekha, Budhabalang, Jalaka, Baitarani
- People Evacuated
- 2,916
- Shelters Used
- 17
- Districts Under Alert
- Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur
Sources
Odisha evacuates people from low-lying areas as flood water enter villages
Flood situation in Odisha’s Balasore critical, 100 villages impacted
Multiple yellow alerts in Bengal as IMD predicts widespread rainfall, thunderstorms for next few days
Rainy days ahead: Kolkata to experience consistent showers for the next seven days