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Critical Flood Situation Submerges Karda Panchayat in Dhamnagar, Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:36 PM
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A flood alert has been issued for Dhamnagar as rising waters have inundated Karda Panchayat, turning the situation critical.
The district administration in Dhamnagar, Odisha, has raised a flood alert after heavy rains caused water levels to surge, submerging large parts of Karda Panchayat. Local officials reported that several villages within the panchayat are now under water, disrupting daily life and cutting off road access.
Rescue teams have been mobilised to assist residents stranded in the affected areas. Authorities are urging people to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying zones, and cooperate with emergency services. Temporary shelters are being set up in nearby schools and community halls to accommodate displaced families.
The meteorological department has warned that the monsoon trough will continue to bring intense rainfall over the next 48 hours, potentially worsening the flood scenario. Residents are advised to monitor official updates and follow safety instructions.
Preliminary assessments indicate that agricultural fields and livestock are at risk, which could impact local livelihoods. The administration is coordinating with the state disaster management authority to provide relief supplies and medical aid.
Officials will review the situation after the forecasted rain subsides and will decide on further evacuation measures if needed.
Rescue teams have been mobilised to assist residents stranded in the affected areas. Authorities are urging people to stay indoors, avoid low‑lying zones, and cooperate with emergency services. Temporary shelters are being set up in nearby schools and community halls to accommodate displaced families.
The meteorological department has warned that the monsoon trough will continue to bring intense rainfall over the next 48 hours, potentially worsening the flood scenario. Residents are advised to monitor official updates and follow safety instructions.
Preliminary assessments indicate that agricultural fields and livestock are at risk, which could impact local livelihoods. The administration is coordinating with the state disaster management authority to provide relief supplies and medical aid.
Officials will review the situation after the forecasted rain subsides and will decide on further evacuation measures if needed.