Page Loader
India Jul 01, 2025

Odisha's Balasore district faces severe flood crisis

Heavy rain and overflowing rivers have triggered serious flooding in northern Odisha, especially in Balasore district.
Around 100 villages are affected as roads and farmland go underwater.
Authorities are on high alert with more rain expected.

TL;DR

IMD warns of more rain till July 5

Nearly 3,000 people have already been evacuated to shelters across Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Jajpur districts.
With the India Meteorological Department warning of heavy rain and strong winds till July 5, local teams are working nonstop to keep everyone safe and manage rising river levels.