Floods Ravage Crops of Farmers in Odisha

Heavy monsoon rains this week have swollen rivers across Odisha, breaching embankments and inundating large tracts of agricultural land. The floodwaters have submerged paddy fields, vegetable plots and orchards, destroying standing crops and rendering the soil waterlogged. Local authorities report that thousands of farmers are facing severe losses, with many unable to harvest their produce before the water receded. Relief teams have been dispatched to distribute emergency supplies and assess the extent of agricultural damage. The state government has announced a preliminary compensation package for affected farmers, while urging them to adopt flood‑resilient farming practices in the future.