Flood Situation in Odisha: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi Carries Out Airborne Inspection, Declares Situation Manageable
In the northern districts of Odisha, heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers such as the Subarnarekha, Baitarani, Jalaka, Brahmani, and Budhabalang have caused significant flooding, affecting over 11,000 people as of late July 2025. The worst-hit district has been Balasore, where multiple rescue teams have been deployed for relief and evacuation operations.
Over 5,800 people have been evacuated from low-lying and vulnerable areas, with more than 1,000 taking shelter in relief homes. The floods have impacted approximately 81 villages and nearly 30,000 residents across the three most-affected districts.
Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts have been the most affected, with Balasore experiencing the most severe impact. Four blocks—Basta, Baliapal, Bhograi, and Jaleswar—in Balasore have reported significant inundation. In Balasore and Baliapal blocks, water levels have sometimes been above four feet, isolating more than 25 villages where boats have been used for movement.
The state government has launched relief and rehabilitation measures for the flood-affected areas. Emergency response teams are being deployed, and basic supplies and medical assistance are being provided to those in need. The government has also prepared inundation maps to guide evacuations and set up open kitchens to distribute cooked meals. Aerial surveys have been conducted to assess the extent of damage.
The Chief Minister of Bhubaneswar, Mohan Charan Majhi, conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Odisha in response to the heavy rainfall and river swelling. The Chief Minister assured a commitment to "zero casualties" and promised compensation for those who have lost homes or suffered property damage.
As of early August 2025, the flood situation is largely under control. Water levels in key rivers are now below danger marks, and post-flood activities and damage assessments are underway. Some villages remain inundated, but floodwaters are expected to recede fully within days. The focus is now shifting toward rehabilitation, restoration of damaged infrastructure, and ensuring normal life returns to the flood-hit areas at the earliest.
Officials remain vigilant as they continue to monitor the rivers and vulnerable embankments. The water levels in major rivers such as the Subarnarekha and Jalaka are receding steadily. With the waters beginning to recede, the relief efforts are transitioning to rehabilitation and restoration.
- The floods in Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts, caused by heavy rainfall and rising river levels, are not limited to just natural disasters but have also escalated into a political concern, as the state government is heavily involved in the relief and rehabilitation efforts.
- Despite the flood situation in Odisha largely being under control, the focus has shifted towards politics and general-news, as the government, emergency response teams, and even the Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, are making public commitments to ensure "zero casualties" and compensation for those affected.
