Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Odisha Flood Situation Improves, Relief Efforts Continue
The flood in Odisha is getting better!
The water is going down in most rivers after flooding several districts.
Sadly, one person who went missing was found in the river.
The government is helping by giving out food, medicine, and helping animals too.
Some areas are still dealing with a lot of water, especially Baliapal and Bhograi.
Medical teams are helping people and taking care of pregnant women.
The good news is that the main river's water level is much lower and the dams are doing fine.
Flood situation in Odisha improves as water levels recede in several rivers.
A body of a missing person was found in the Baitarani river.
Relief operations have been intensified, providing food, medicine, and essential support.
Baliapal and Bhograi blocks are the worst affected due to the Subarnarekha river.
Health teams are providing medical assistance and veterinary teams are conducting animal health camps.
- Who
- Residents of flood-affected areas, government officials, and rescue/medical teams.
- What
- Flood situation improving with receding water levels and ongoing relief efforts.
- When
- The situation improved on Monday.
- Where
- Odisha, specifically affecting northern districts and certain blocks like Baliapal and Bhograi.
- Why
- Water levels in rivers receded.
- Affected Districts
- Six in northern Odisha
- Missing Person Found
- 28-year-old Santosh Jena
- Affected Blocks
- Basta, Bhogarai, Jaleswar, Baliapal
- People Affected
- 18,000 in four blocks
- Food Provided
- Over 5,000 people from community kitchens
- Flood Shelters
- Over 16 operational
- Relief Distributed
- 250 quintals flattened rice, 25 quintals jaggery
- Hirakud Dam Water Level
- 615 feet (against 630 feet full reservoir level)