Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:04am on 27 Jul 2025,Sunday Weather & Environment
The Odisha government on July 26, 2025 placed Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts on high flood alert, following heavy rainfall in upstream Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar regions. Rivers Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani have breached danger levels, swelling rapidly and threatening low-lying areas . District collectors have been instructed to expedite evacuation from vulnerable zones, set up shelters, and ensure food, water, and medical assistance . Rescue units from ODRAF, NDRF and Fire Services have been deployed with boats and patrolling teams; government leave has been cancelled to maintain full readiness . Authorities expect peak river levels by late Sunday and continue 24×7 monitoring via the state flood cell. (PC: PTI) .
