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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Flood situation improves in State
Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in Odisha improved on Monday with water receding in most of the rivers, following which the body of a missing person was found. Waters were receding in the Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Baitarani, Jalaka and Budhabalanga rivers, which flooded six districts in the northern region of the State. The body of 28-year-old Santosh Jena, who went missing on Sunday, was fished out of Baitarani river in Dasrathpur block of Jajpur district. 'This is a very unfortunate incident. We appeal to all the people living in flood-affected areas to remain alert and not venture into the waters,' Jajpur's District Magistrate Ambar Kumar Kar said. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who visited the flood-affected area in Bhadrakk district, said the situation has improved to a great extent with the water receding in all rivers. But the flood water, which has entered villages and farmland, may take some days to drain out, he said. 'The State government has intensified relief operations and needy people are being provided dry food, cooked meals, medicines, anti-venom injections and essential support for cattle,' he added. In Balasore district, Basta, Bhogarai, Jaleswar and Baliapal are the most-affected blocks because of the Subarnarekha river, an official said. A total of 18,000 people have been affected in these four blocks, and over 5,000 people are being provided food from the community kitchens, he said. Over 16 flood shelters have been made operational, while 250 quintals of flattened rice and 25 quintals of jaggery have already been distributed among the affected population, he added. Health teams are providing medicines and ORS sachets, with doctors and paramedics conducting door-to-door visits. 'Pregnant women nearing delivery are being identified and shifted to safer locations with the help of ASHA workers and ANMs. Simultaneously, veterinary teams are conducting animal health and vaccination camps in flood-affected areas,' the official said. 'Baliapal and Bhograi blocks are the worst affected during this spell of flood,' he said, adding that the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river has significantly improved. 'The river is now flowing much below the danger mark at Rajghat,' he said. Senior engineers of the Water Resources department are camping in the district, keeping a close watch on the Subarnarekha basin, he added. All the reservoirs are in a healthy condition and there is no requirement to discharge excess flood water. The water level at Hirakud dam stands at around 615 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. 'As much as 5.18 lakh cusec of water was flowing at Mundali near Cuttack. It will flow within the river and cause no damage,' he said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Floodwaters start to recede but several villages still flooded in 6 districts
Bhubaneswar/Balasore/Jajpur: Several villages in six districts remained marooned on Monday even as water levels in rivers like the Baitarani, Brahmani, Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga and Jalaka started receding. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bodies of Santosh Jena of Chandakuda, 30, and Purnachandra Mohanty of Chahata, 72, who were swept away by the floodwaters in Jajpur district on Sunday, were recovered by fire service personnel on Monday. Floodwaters from the Baitarani and its tributary Kani entered new areas in Jajpur on Monday, leaving hundreds of families stranded. Higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited flood-affected areas in Bhadrak district on Monday. He said floodwaters, which entered villages and farmland, may take some days to drain out. In Kendrapada, villages under Aul and Pattamundai blocks such as Singhgao, Krushnadaspur, Penthapala and Gobindapur, have been cut off by flash floods caused by the swelling Brahmani, Baitarani and Kani. Damaged roads have forced locals to use motor tubes for rescuing stranded people. In Balasore, the situation has marginally improved as water levels of the Subarnarekha and Jalaka started receding, bringing some respite to residents of low-lying areas in Basta, Jaleswar, Baliapal and Bhograi blocks. A total of 18,000 people were affected in the four blocks, and over 5,000 are being provided food from the community kitchens, official sources said. The Balasore administration has mounted massive relief operations, setting up 16 free kitchens and deploying 17 ODRAF teams and 13 fire service units for rescue and relief work. Medical teams, including Asha workers and ANMs, are conducting health check-ups, while veterinary teams are attending to livestock. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "We are focused on stabilising the situation. Relief materials are being distributed, and rescue teams are active. Medical and veterinary teams are working round the clock," said Balasore collector Suryawanshi Mayur Vikas. Essential medicines, ORS sachets and healthcare services are being delivered in the flood-hit areas. Dedicated medical teams, including Asha workers and auxiliary nurse midwives (ANMs), are conducting regular health check-ups in the affected villages. Veterinary teams are also mobilised and are conducting health check-ups and vaccination camps in affected villages to prevent disease outbreaks among livestock. Districts like Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur are facing flood for the 5th time this season, sources said. Post-flood disaster management has become crucial for govt authorities to ensure safe drinking water and check the spread of diseases in affected areas. There was no major rainfall reported in the state on Monday, while the IMD predicted light to moderate rainfall in isolated places on Tuesday.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Flood situation improves in Odisha as water recedes in most rivers
Bhubaneswar/ Balasore/ Jajpur, The flood situation in Odisha improved on Monday with water receding in most of the rivers, following which the body of a missing person was found, officials said. Flood situation improves in Odisha as water recedes in most rivers Waters were receding in the Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Baitarani, Jalaka and Budhabalang, which flooded six districts in the northern region of the state, they said. The body of 28-year-old Santosh Jena, who went missing on Sunday, was fished out of the Baitarani river in Dasrathpur block of Jajpur district. "This is a very unfortunate incident. We appeal to all the people living in flood-affected areas to remain alert and not venture into the waters," Jajpur's District Magistrate Ambar Kumar Kar said. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who visited the flood-affected area in Bhadrakk district, said the situation has improved to a great extent with the water receding in all rivers. But the flood water, which has entered villages and farmland, may take some days to drain, he said. "The state government has intensified relief operations and needy people are being provided dry food, cooked meals, medicines, anti-venom injections, and essential support for cattle," he added. In Balasore district, Basta, Bhogarai, Jaleswar and Baliapal are the most-affected blocks because of the Subarnarekha river, an official said. A total of 18,000 people have been affected in these four blocks, and over 5,000 people are being provided food from the community kitchens, he said. Over 16 flood shelters have been made operational, while 250 quintals of chuda and 25 quintals of jaggery have already been distributed among the affected population, he added. Health teams are providing medicines and ORS sachets, with doctors and paramedics conducting door-to-door visits. "Pregnant women nearing delivery are being identified and shifted to safer locations with the help of ASHA workers and ANMs. Simultaneously, veterinary teams are conducting animal health and vaccination camps in flood-affected areas," the official said. "Baliapal and Bhograi blocks are the worst affected during this spell of flood," he said, adding that the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river has significantly improved. "The river is now flowing much below the danger mark at Rajghat," he said. Senior engineers of the Water Resources Department are camping in the district, keeping a close watch on the Subarnarekha basin, he added. He said all the reservoirs are in a healthy condition and there is no requirement to discharge excess flood water. The water level at Hirakud dam stands at around 615 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. "As much as 5.18 lakh cusec of water was flowing at Mundali near Cuttack. It will flow within the river and cause no damage," he said. Similarly, the Rengali dam is also being regulated, and water is discharged in a calculated manner. More than 25 villages in Baliapal have been cut off as the floodwater stands above four feet, an official said, adding that locals are using boats for movement. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
News18
3 days ago
- Health
- News18
Flood situation improves in Odisha as water recedes in most rivers
Bhubaneswar/ Balasore/ Jajpur, Jul 28 (PTI) The flood situation in Odisha improved on Monday with water receding in most of the rivers, following which the body of a missing person was found, officials said. Waters were receding in the Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Baitarani, Jalaka and Budhabalang, which flooded six districts in the northern region of the state, they said. The body of 28-year-old Santosh Jena, who went missing on Sunday, was fished out of the Baitarani river in Dasrathpur block of Jajpur district. 'This is a very unfortunate incident. We appeal to all the people living in flood-affected areas to remain alert and not venture into the waters," Jajpur's District Magistrate Ambar Kumar Kar said. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who visited the flood-affected area in Bhadrakk district, said the situation has improved to a great extent with the water receding in all rivers. But the flood water, which has entered villages and farmland, may take some days to drain, he said. 'The state government has intensified relief operations and needy people are being provided dry food, cooked meals, medicines, anti-venom injections, and essential support for cattle," he added. In Balasore district, Basta, Bhogarai, Jaleswar and Baliapal are the most-affected blocks because of the Subarnarekha river, an official said. A total of 18,000 people have been affected in these four blocks, and over 5,000 people are being provided food from the community kitchens, he said. Over 16 flood shelters have been made operational, while 250 quintals of chuda and 25 quintals of jaggery have already been distributed among the affected population, he added. Health teams are providing medicines and ORS sachets, with doctors and paramedics conducting door-to-door visits. 'Pregnant women nearing delivery are being identified and shifted to safer locations with the help of ASHA workers and ANMs. Simultaneously, veterinary teams are conducting animal health and vaccination camps in flood-affected areas," the official said. 'Baliapal and Bhograi blocks are the worst affected during this spell of flood," he said, adding that the flood situation in the Subarnarekha river has significantly improved. 'The river is now flowing much below the danger mark at Rajghat," he said. Senior engineers of the Water Resources Department are camping in the district, keeping a close watch on the Subarnarekha basin, he added. He said all the reservoirs are in a healthy condition and there is no requirement to discharge excess flood water. The water level at Hirakud dam stands at around 615 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. 'As much as 5.18 lakh cusec of water was flowing at Mundali near Cuttack. It will flow within the river and cause no damage," he said. Similarly, the Rengali dam is also being regulated, and water is discharged in a calculated manner. More than 25 villages in Baliapal have been cut off as the floodwater stands above four feet, an official said, adding that locals are using boats for movement. PTI COR AAM AAM SOM view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 19:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
