📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Radhadwibedi
Weather
Budhabalanga River Swells, Triggers Flood Alert in Odisha
✍️ kanaknews.com
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:34 PM
👁 25
Heavy rains have caused the Budhabalanga River in Odisha to overflow, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning and launch rescue operations.
The Budhabalanga River in Odisha has risen sharply after continuous heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in low‑lying areas along its banks. State disaster officials confirmed that the river’s overflow has affected several villages, disrupting normal life and damaging property.
In response, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority issued an official rain and flood alert, urging residents to stay vigilant and cooperate with rescue teams. Police, National Disaster Response Force personnel and local volunteers have been deployed to assist evacuations and provide temporary shelters.
Authorities have also warned people to avoid wading through flood‑water, refrain from driving in inundated zones, and follow instructions broadcast on local media. Continuous monitoring of water levels is underway, and further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
The flood alert underscores the broader monsoon challenges faced by the state, with officials emphasizing preparedness and community cooperation to mitigate the impact of such weather events.
In response, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority issued an official rain and flood alert, urging residents to stay vigilant and cooperate with rescue teams. Police, National Disaster Response Force personnel and local volunteers have been deployed to assist evacuations and provide temporary shelters.
Authorities have also warned people to avoid wading through flood‑water, refrain from driving in inundated zones, and follow instructions broadcast on local media. Continuous monitoring of water levels is underway, and further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
The flood alert underscores the broader monsoon challenges faced by the state, with officials emphasizing preparedness and community cooperation to mitigate the impact of such weather events.