Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in Odisha continued to show improvement on Thursday and the overall situation remained under control.
Officials said water levels across all major rivers are showing a falling trend, while rainfall activity has also reduced significantly. The situation is being closely monitored by the state government in coordination with district administrations, and relief, response and restoration measures continue in the affected areas.
As per the latest reports, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj and Baleshwar districts remain affected by the flood situation.
In Jajpur, only Dasarathpur block remains affected, with the impact being felt in 19 GPs and 62 villages. As many as 22 relief camps are operational, covering 7,745 beneficiaries.
In Mayurbhanj, 53 GPs and 97 villages in 21 blocks are affected, along with two wards of Baripada Municipality. Altogether 29 relief camps are currently operational, covering 10,501 beneficiaries. In all, 104 houses have been reported damaged and 9 polythene rolls have been distributed.
In Baleshwar, five blocks of Bhogarai, Baliapala, Basta, Remuna and Jaleshwar are affected, covering 41 GPs and 214 villages. As many as 72 relief camps are operational and covering 35,740 beneficiaries.
Response teams continue to remain deployed in the affected districts. Altogether 47 teams have been deployed today, comprising 21 ODRAF teams, 4 NDRF teams and 22 Fire & Emergency Services teams. In Jajpur, 3 ODRAF teams are deployed. While Mayurbhanj has 6 ODRAF and 13 Fire & Emergency Services teams, and Baleshwar has 12 ODRAF, 4 NDRF and 9 Fire & Emergency Services teams deployed for response and rescue operations.
River levels across the state are showing a largely falling trend, indicating gradual improvement in the overall situation. At present, the Subarnarekha is the only river flowing above the danger level in the state. As of 12 noon, the Subarnarekha at Rajghat stood at 10.84 m and is currently showing a falling trend, indicating gradual improvement in the river situation.
Mahanadi at Naraj, IB at Sundargarh, Brahmani at Panposh, Baitarani at Anandpur and Akhuapada, Budhabalanga at N.H 5, Vansadhara at Gunupur and Jalaka at Mathani are also showing falling trends.
The Hirakud reservoir level stood at 627.29 ft, with an inflow of 1,41,962 cusecs, an outflow of 78,429 cusecs, and four gates open.
District authorities have further been advised to remain alert to localised flooding, waterlogging in low-lying areas, closure of underpasses, any possible damage to roads or vulnerable structures, and damage to horticulture and standing crops due to heavy rainfall or flooding.
Relief and support measures continue in the affected areas till the return to normalcy. Cattle feed is being supplied to all flood-affected districts based on indents received from them.
From the office of the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) continues to monitor the situation 24×7 in coordination with all District Emergency Operation Centres (DEOCs). The improving river situation and reduced rainfall activity are encouraging signs, officials said.
The state government continues to maintain a high level of preparedness, with round-the-clock monitoring, coordinated field response and necessary relief and restoration measures being undertaken to ensure that support reaches affected communities without delay.
