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Mahanadi River Flood Alert: Rising Water Levels Threaten Odisha Communities
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 10:34 PM
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The Odisha Water Resources Department has issued a flood alert for the Mahanadi River as water levels rise, warning residents in affected districts to take precautionary measures.
The Odisha Water Resources Department released a flood alert for the Mahanadi River on Monday, citing a steady rise in water levels across several gauge stations. Officials warned that the river’s current height is approaching critical thresholds that could trigger overtopping of embankments in low‑lying areas.
The alert covers districts along the lower course of the Mahanadi, including Balasore, Cuttack, and Puri, where communities have already reported increased water seepage and minor inundation. Residents are advised to stay informed through local radio and official social media channels and to avoid crossing flooded roads.
Authorities have mobilised emergency response teams and are coordinating with the State Disaster Management Authority to prepare evacuation plans for vulnerable villages. The department urges people to stock essential supplies and to keep emergency contacts handy.
The flood warning comes amid a monsoon season that has seen heavy rainfall across eastern India, contributing to the river’s swelling. The department will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as necessary.
The alert covers districts along the lower course of the Mahanadi, including Balasore, Cuttack, and Puri, where communities have already reported increased water seepage and minor inundation. Residents are advised to stay informed through local radio and official social media channels and to avoid crossing flooded roads.
Authorities have mobilised emergency response teams and are coordinating with the State Disaster Management Authority to prepare evacuation plans for vulnerable villages. The department urges people to stock essential supplies and to keep emergency contacts handy.
The flood warning comes amid a monsoon season that has seen heavy rainfall across eastern India, contributing to the river’s swelling. The department will continue to monitor the situation and issue updates as necessary.