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Baitarani River Swells, Floodwaters Inundate Dasarathpur in Jajpur, Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 09:47 PM
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Rising waters of the Baitarani River have flooded the village of Dasarathpur in Jajpur district, prompting local authorities to issue a flood alert.
The Baitarani River, which flows through Odisha’s eastern corridor, has risen sharply in recent hours, breaching its banks near Dasarathpur in Jajpur district. Local officials have declared a flood alert as water levels continue to climb, submerging low‑lying areas of the village.
Residents of Dasarathpur reported that floodwater entered homes and fields, disrupting daily life and threatening agricultural lands that depend on the river’s seasonal flow. Access roads to the village have become partially impassable, complicating movement for both commuters and emergency services.
The district disaster management team has mobilised relief personnel and dispatched boats to assist families stranded by the inundation. Authorities have urged villagers to relocate to higher ground, avoid crossing waterlogged routes, and stay tuned to official advisories for updates.
Baitarani’s swelling is not unprecedented; the river has a history of causing localized flooding during monsoon peaks. Continuous monitoring will be maintained, and further preventive measures are being considered to mitigate future flood risks in the region.
Residents of Dasarathpur reported that floodwater entered homes and fields, disrupting daily life and threatening agricultural lands that depend on the river’s seasonal flow. Access roads to the village have become partially impassable, complicating movement for both commuters and emergency services.
The district disaster management team has mobilised relief personnel and dispatched boats to assist families stranded by the inundation. Authorities have urged villagers to relocate to higher ground, avoid crossing waterlogged routes, and stay tuned to official advisories for updates.
Baitarani’s swelling is not unprecedented; the river has a history of causing localized flooding during monsoon peaks. Continuous monitoring will be maintained, and further preventive measures are being considered to mitigate future flood risks in the region.