Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Odisha Floods Affect 12.85 Lakh as Subarnarekha Rises
Floods are affecting many people in Odisha.
Officials said 12.85 lakh people in six districts have been affected.
The Subarnarekha River rose higher than its danger level.
It reached its highest reported level early Thursday morning.
Water entered more villages and farmland in parts of Balasore district.
Bhograi and Baliapal blocks were especially affected.
Rescue teams are helping people in the flooded areas.
These teams include disaster forces, firefighters and local police.
Flooding affected 12.85 lakh people across six Odisha districts.
The Subarnarekha River peaked at 11.82 metres at Rajghat at 3 am Thursday.
The river’s danger level is 10.36 metres, and its level was 11.6 metres at 9 am.
Fresh inundation occurred in Bhograi and Baliapal blocks of Balasore district.
NDRF, ODRF, fire services and local police intensified rescue operations.
- Who
- 12.85 lakh affected residents, Odisha officials, and rescue teams including the NDRF, ODRF, fire services and local police.
- What
- Flooding affected six districts, with fresh inundation in parts of Balasore district.
- When
- The river peaked at 3 am on Thursday; its level was reported at 9 am the same day.
- Where
- Odisha, particularly Bhograi and Baliapal blocks in Balasore district; the river level was measured at Rajghat in Jaleswar.
- Why
- The Subarnarekha River flowed above its danger level, causing floodwater to enter villages and paddy fields.
- People affected
- 12.85 lakh people across six districts
- River
- Subarnarekha River
- Peak level
- 11.82 metres at Rajghat at 3 am Thursday
- Danger level
- 10.36 metres
- Level at 9 am
- 11.6 metres, still above the danger level
- Affected blocks
- Bhograi and Baliapal in Balasore district
- Response teams
- NDRF, ODRF, fire services and local police