Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods
- On Tuesday, the Odisha government launched a massive evacuation drive from low-lying areas as floods affected over 1 lakh people, with authorities relocating 23,673 residents to safer facilities.
- Persistent heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression has raised flash flood fears, with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari warning the next 24 hours remain crucial for Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur.
- Water Resources Department chief engineer Dilip Kumar Rout confirmed the Hirakud Dam's discharge gates are shut, maintaining water levels at 613 feet, while the IMD issued a 'red warning' for four districts.
- Authorities deployed ODRAF and NDRF teams for rescue operations and closed educational institutions in six districts, while police personnel intensified night patrolling to protect property and officials distribute relief supplies.
- Officials identified Keonjhar, Sundergarh, and Sambalpur as vulnerable as river levels continue rising; though heavy rains previously inundated railway tracks in the Rayagada-Koraput section, services resumed and senior IAS officers oversee ongoing management.
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Times of IndiaOdisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods
Odisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north Odisha districts. Senior officials are overseeing flood management efforts across vulnerable regions. Educational institutions in six districts have been closed for safety.
After Gujarat and Assam, floods have now worsened the problems in Odisha. Authorities reported that the continuous rain has inundated many areas, and more than 100,000 people are being evacuated. Landslides and road closures have disrupted traffic in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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