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Baitarani River rises again, flood warnings issued in Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 06:03 PM
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The Baitarani River in Odisha has swollen again, prompting authorities to issue flood alerts and evacuate vulnerable areas.
Heavy monsoon rains have caused the Baitarani River in eastern Odisha to swell beyond its banks for the second time this season. Water levels rose sharply early this morning, submerging low‑lying fields and threatening nearby settlements.
State disaster officials activated the flood response plan, deploying rescue teams and setting up temporary shelters in affected villages. Evacuation drives were launched in the most vulnerable hamlets, with officials urging residents to move to higher ground.
Roads connecting several blocks have been inundated, disrupting transport and hampering relief operations. The district administration has warned that the situation could worsen if rainfall continues, and has appealed for public cooperation in adhering to safety directives.
Meteorological agencies are closely monitoring the river’s flow and have issued a red alert for the basin, advising continuous vigilance until water levels recede.
State disaster officials activated the flood response plan, deploying rescue teams and setting up temporary shelters in affected villages. Evacuation drives were launched in the most vulnerable hamlets, with officials urging residents to move to higher ground.
Roads connecting several blocks have been inundated, disrupting transport and hampering relief operations. The district administration has warned that the situation could worsen if rainfall continues, and has appealed for public cooperation in adhering to safety directives.
Meteorological agencies are closely monitoring the river’s flow and have issued a red alert for the basin, advising continuous vigilance until water levels recede.