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Odisha Floods Affect Three Districts as Heavy Rain Threatens
Floodwater is still affecting parts of Odisha, especially three districts.
More than 76,000 people are dealing with the flooding there.
The latest flood spell began on August 13 and has affected many villages across the state.
Some people were moved to shelters for safety.
Officials say river levels have gone down and are below dangerous limits.
Rescue and relief workers are trying to reach villages surrounded by water.
They are also delivering cooked food and safe drinking water.
Weather officials expect heavy rain through September 2.
More rain could make the flooding worse, so people are being closely monitored and fisherfolk have been told to stay out of the sea in some coastal areas.
Flooding continued to affect 187 villages across Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts, impacting more than 76,000 people.
The second flood spell since August 13 has affected 13,50,306 people in 1,895 villages across Odisha.
Water levels in all major rivers have receded and remain below their danger marks, officials said.
Relief teams are prioritizing access to marooned villages, cooked food and safe drinking water.
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain from August 27 to September 2 and warned fisherfolk against entering the sea along the West Bengal and north Odisha coasts from August 30 to September 1.
- Who
- More than 76,000 residents in Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts, along with Odisha relief authorities and weather officials.
- What
- Flooding continued in 187 villages while officials carried out relief operations and prepared for more heavy rain.
- Where
- Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Jajpur were still affected, while 10 Odisha districts had been affected by the flood overall.
- When
- The report was issued on August 27; heavy rain was forecast from August 27 to September 2, with a low-pressure area likely around August 29.
- Why
- Heavy monsoon rainfall caused the flooding, and additional forecast rain could worsen the situation.
Key facts
- People currently affected
- More than 76,000 people in three districts
- Villages currently affected
- 187 villages in Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Jajpur
- Wider flood impact
- 13,50,306 people in 1,895 villages since August 13
- Shelter arrangements
- 4.94 lakh people accommodated in 989 shelters when 10 districts were affected
- Rainfall forecast
- Heavy rainfall across Odisha from August 27 to September 2
- Expected weather system
- A low-pressure area was likely to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 29
- Sea advisory
- Fisherfolk were advised not to venture into the sea along and off the West Bengal and north Odisha coasts from August 30 to September 1
Quotes
Manorama Mohanty
Director of the India Meteorological Department’s meteorological centre in Bhubaneswar
“The prevailing weather system indicates the possibility of heavy rainfall across Odisha from August 27 to September 2”
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