Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Odisha Evacuates Thousands Amid Severe Flooding
The Odisha government is working hard to keep people safe from floods.
Over 1 lakh people are affected, and more than 23,000 have been moved to safer places.
The rivers are very full because of heavy rain, and the government is using special teams to help.
They are also giving food and making sure everyone is safe.
Some people are worried about their homes, but the government says they are ready to help.
Over 1 lakh people affected by floods in Odisha's north districts.
Government evacuated 23,673 people from low-lying areas.
Critical 24 hours for Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur due to rising river levels.
ODRAF, NDRF, and fire service teams are conducting rescue operations.
Schools and colleges closed in six districts for safety and to house evacuated people.
- Who
- Odisha government, ODRAF, NDRF, Fire Service, residents of affected districts
- What
- Evacuation and flood management efforts due to severe flooding
- When
- Tuesday, with critical next 24 hours
- Where
- North Odisha districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Sambalpur
- Why
- Heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers
Government Response
Public Concerns
Evacuation Efforts
Government Response
The government has evacuated over 23,000 people and is actively managing the situation with ODRAF, NDRF, and fire service teams.
Public Concerns
Residents express concerns about the safety of their properties and the adequacy of evacuation efforts.
Flood Preparedness
Government Response
The government claims to be fully prepared with disaster management teams and relief measures in place.
Public Concerns
Some residents question the preparedness and fear potential flooding in vulnerable areas.
- Affected Districts
- Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Sambalpur
- Evacuated People
- 23,673
- Total Affected
- Over 1 lakh
- Critical Rivers
- Jalaka, Salandi, Baitarani, Mahanadi, Subarnarekha
- Weather Warnings
- Red warning for Sundergarh, Jharsuguda, Baragada, Sambalpur; Orange warning for 12 districts; Yellow warning for 11 districts
- Hirakud Dam Water Level
- 611/612 feet (capacity: 630 feet)
- Rainfall in Balasore
- 246.6 mm
