Floods hit 7.85 lakh people in 6 Odisha districts
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, visited Jajpur district to make a spot assessment about flood response
On Monday (August 17, 2026), severe flooding impacted 7.85 lakh individuals across six districts in northern Odisha, exacerbated by heavy rainfall from major river systems. The districts of Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapara, and Keonjhar bore the brunt of the disaster, driven by elevated Average Areal Precipitation (AAP).
The Burhabalang river basin witnessed 77.6 mm of rainfall, the Baitarani river basin recorded 47.9 mm, while the Subarnarekha River basin experienced 36 mm. Odisha received 28% more rain than the average between June 1 and August 17, 2026, with the state recording 972.9 mm of rain compared to the typical 760 mm. In response, schools in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar districts were closed, and Utkal University postponed undergraduate semester exams.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, along with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, inspected the affected Jajpur district and directed officials to expedite rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
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