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Odisha Floods: Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Deluge on 13th August
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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Heavy rains on 13 August 2026 triggered widespread flooding across Odisha, according to Kanak News Odisha.
Heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused widespread flooding across several districts in Odisha, with rivers swelling beyond safe levels. Local authorities have reported that low-lying areas near the Mahanadi and Brahmani rivers are most affected, and several villages have been temporarily isolated. Rescue teams have been dispatched to assist stranded residents, and emergency shelters have been set up in nearby towns.
The Odisha state government has issued a flood advisory and urged residents in flood-prone zones to stay alert. Water levels are expected to remain high for the next few days, with authorities monitoring the situation closely. The National Disaster Management Authority has also been notified to provide additional support if required.
Residents are advised to avoid traveling on flooded roads and to follow official instructions. The state’s meteorological department has issued a warning for continued heavy showers in the region, urging the public to take precautionary measures.
The Odisha state government has issued a flood advisory and urged residents in flood-prone zones to stay alert. Water levels are expected to remain high for the next few days, with authorities monitoring the situation closely. The National Disaster Management Authority has also been notified to provide additional support if required.
Residents are advised to avoid traveling on flooded roads and to follow official instructions. The state’s meteorological department has issued a warning for continued heavy showers in the region, urging the public to take precautionary measures.