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3,000 People Stranded in Nayagarh as Mahanadi River Floods Surge
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 31 Jul 2026, 12:18 PM
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The Mahanadi River has overflowed its banks in Nayagarh district, Odisha, leaving around 3,000 residents stranded and in urgent need of evacuation and relief.
The Mahanadi River has breached its embankments in the Nayagarh district of Odisha, displacing roughly 3,000 residents.
Local authorities have set up emergency shelters in the affected villages, while the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority has deployed rescue teams and boats to reach isolated households.
The flood has cut off several roads, making it difficult for relief supplies to reach the stranded population. The district administration has requested additional resources from the state government and neighboring districts.
Residents are awaiting evacuation and basic necessities such as food, water, and medical aid. The situation remains fluid, with officials monitoring water levels closely.
The Odisha government has urged citizens to stay alert and follow instructions from local officials as the river continues to rise.
Local authorities have set up emergency shelters in the affected villages, while the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority has deployed rescue teams and boats to reach isolated households.
The flood has cut off several roads, making it difficult for relief supplies to reach the stranded population. The district administration has requested additional resources from the state government and neighboring districts.
Residents are awaiting evacuation and basic necessities such as food, water, and medical aid. The situation remains fluid, with officials monitoring water levels closely.
The Odisha government has urged citizens to stay alert and follow instructions from local officials as the river continues to rise.