News Desk – Just when people in Balasore thought they’d seen enough rain, the Subarnarekha River had other plans — like overflowing dramatically and flooding 61 villages across 21 gram panchayats. Because clearly, what’s life without an uninvited water invasion?
What Went Wrong?
Heavy rain + Jharkhand releasing excess water = Instant chaos
The river crossed the danger mark (10.36m) like it was on a mission
Thanks to Galudih barrage and Chandil Dam, water poured in like it was free refills at a soda bar — and Odisha wasn’t ready.
Over 50,000 people affected
Homes, roads, fields? Washed away like bad memories
Families grabbed kids, cows, and hopes and fled to high ground
Bhograi block takes the prize for worst-hit. Five panchayats, including Kusuda and Gabgan, went underwater faster than your phone in the toilet.
Also, 50 villages got cut off because of rising water. And sadly, one person is missing, swept away in the floods.
Thankfully, it’s not all floating chaos.
Boats are out
ODRAF, Fire Services, and one NDRF team are on the ground
Basically, the rescue squad is here because the flood clearly didn’t come with a warning
