The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Odisha, has issued a detailed situation report on the state’s flood and rainfall status today.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms with gusty winds in several districts, while rivers and reservoirs continue to record high inflows.
The IMD noted that the deep depression over west‑central Chhattisgarh is moving westwards and is likely to weaken gradually. Odisha districts are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall, with isolated heavy showers in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Puri, Khordha, and Nayagarh.
The state recorded an average rainfall of 3.3 mm in the past 24 hours, with Kuliana block in Mayurbhanj reporting the highest at 58 mm. Cumulative rainfall since July 1 has reached 647.4 mm, registering a 91.4% surplus over the normal average.
River levels remain high, with the Mahanadi at Naraj showing rising trends, while the Brahmani, Baitarani, Burhabalanga, and Jalaka rivers are fluctuating. The Hirakud Dam reported a reservoir level of 624.10 ft at 9 AM, with two gates open and significant discharges downstream.
Districts such as Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur, Kendujhar, Kendrapada, and Khordha have reported widespread impact, including crop damage, house collapses, livestock casualties, and thousands evacuated. Relief camps and free kitchens are operational, with over 33,000 people evacuated in Baleshwar and 42,974 in Jajpur.
The SRC confirmed deployment of ODRAF, NDRF, and Fire Service teams across affected districts, with 136 response units active. Senior officers have been stationed in Baleshwar, Bhadrak, and Jajpur to supervise flood management.
Authorities have urged residents to remain alert, avoid riverbanks, and take shelter during thunderstorms. The State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) continues to monitor the situation round‑the‑clock.
