Breaking: Odisha battered by heavy rain, Mayurbhanj floods as rivers swell and bridges submerge

Breaking: Odisha battered by heavy rain, Mayurbhanj floods as rivers swell and bridges submerge

<p class="isSelectedEnd">Odisha is facing a serious weather emergency after torrential rain continued for nearly 24 hours, triggering flooding across several parts of Mayurbhanj district. Baripada, Udala and surrounding areas have reported severe waterlogging, with floodwater inundating roads and residential stretches. The situation has worsened after heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Similipal, causing the Budhabalanga River to swe…

Flood in Budhabalanga submerges several areas in Mayurbhanj; MLA, officials travel on tractor to assess situation

Mayurbhanj: Flood in the Budhabalanga River after heavy rainfall has submerged several areas of Betanati block in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. As many as 16 gram panchayats in the block have been affected by the flood, with several areas remaining waterlogged. Large stretches of farmland have been submerged, while floodwater has also inundated roads and villages. One of the worst-hit locations is near the Nakhara bridge. Around three feet of fl…

MLA & Officials Navigate Swollen Budhabalanga Floodwaters On Tractor In Odisha’s Mayurbhanj

Baripada: Travelling on a tractor on Friday afternoon, the local MLA, accompanied by the Mayurbhanj Collector and SP, inspected the flooded areas near Nakhara bridge, where around three feet of water was reported flowing over the old and vulnerable structure, completely halting traffic on the busy Baishinga-Manatri-Udala road and leaving vehicles stranded on both sides. They had remained on the ground all through the night as the district admini…

Flood situation worsens in Baleshwar, Mayurbhanj - OrissaPOST

Baleshwar/Baripada: The flood situation worsened in Baleshwar and Mayurbhanj districts Thursday as incessant rain caused several rivers to swell, inundating villages, farmland and roads and disrupting communication. The Jalaka river at Mathani crossed its danger level of 6.5 metres, rising from 6.24 metres at 6am to 6.80metres by 6pm. Floodwaters entered several panchayats in Basta block, including Baharda, Kudia, Mathani, Dudhhansa, Raut pada, …