Bhadrak Floods Displace Over 1.07 Lakh Residents, 1.96 Lakh Affected

Floods in the coastal district of Bhadrak, Odisha have surged, prompting authorities to evacuate over 1.07 lakh residents from low‑lying areas. The disaster has left a total of 1.96 lakh people affected, including those displaced, injured or whose homes have been damaged. Relief teams have set up temporary shelters and are distributing essential supplies to the evacuees. The Odisha government has mobilized the National Disaster Response Force and local police to monitor the situation and ensure safe evacuation routes.