Overview

• Officials reported more than 160 villages inundated across Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur as fresh inflows pushed rivers over prescribed danger levels.
• The Baitarani reached 18.86 meters at Akhuapada against a danger mark of 18.33 meters, and the Subarnarekha rose above its danger level at Rajghat.
• A 30‑metre breach on the Kani embankment near Ahiyas Bazar in Jajpur flooded parts of Dasarathpur block, with men and materials readied for repairs once waters recede.
• Rescue and relief operations are active with shelters, free kitchens and government boats deployed, and ODRAF teams reported saving a 23‑day‑old baby in Jajpur.
• Authorities noted school closures in parts of Bhadrak, rising levels on the Brahmani, and an IMD alert for further heavy rain this week linked to a new low‑pressure area.