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Odisha Issues Flood Alert for Balasore as Subarnarekha River Rises
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:36 PM
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The Odisha government has warned residents of Balasore district about fresh flooding as the Subarnarekha River swells, urging them to take precautionary measures.
Odisha's Disaster Management Department released a flood alert for Balasore district on Monday, citing rising water levels in the Subarnarekha River.
The river, which flows through the district, has been swelling due to recent rainfall in the catchment area. Authorities have identified several low‑lying villages and agricultural lands at risk of inundation. Residents in the affected blocks are urged to evacuate to higher ground and to avoid crossing flooded roads.
The river's water level has crossed the 10‑meter mark, a threshold that typically triggers emergency protocols. Local police and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed to monitor the situation and to assist with potential rescue operations. The state government has also activated its flood relief plan, which includes the provision of temporary shelters and medical aid.
Early warnings have been issued through radio, television, and SMS alerts. Community leaders are coordinating with local authorities to ensure that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and children, receive timely assistance. The government has requested that all residents stay away from the riverbanks and avoid traveling through flooded areas.
The Odisha government has asked the public to stay tuned to official channels for updates and to report any sudden changes in water levels. It has also reminded people to keep emergency kits ready and to follow instructions from local officials.
The river, which flows through the district, has been swelling due to recent rainfall in the catchment area. Authorities have identified several low‑lying villages and agricultural lands at risk of inundation. Residents in the affected blocks are urged to evacuate to higher ground and to avoid crossing flooded roads.
The river's water level has crossed the 10‑meter mark, a threshold that typically triggers emergency protocols. Local police and the National Disaster Response Force have been deployed to monitor the situation and to assist with potential rescue operations. The state government has also activated its flood relief plan, which includes the provision of temporary shelters and medical aid.
Early warnings have been issued through radio, television, and SMS alerts. Community leaders are coordinating with local authorities to ensure that vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and children, receive timely assistance. The government has requested that all residents stay away from the riverbanks and avoid traveling through flooded areas.
The Odisha government has asked the public to stay tuned to official channels for updates and to report any sudden changes in water levels. It has also reminded people to keep emergency kits ready and to follow instructions from local officials.