August 27th 2025.
The state of Odisha experienced severe disruptions in daily life on Wednesday due to the continuous rainfall caused by a low-pressure system. The southern districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur were hit the hardest, as incessant rain led to flooding in these areas. The situation was further compounded by over 100 villages being submerged due to river floods in the northern part of the state.
The entire state, including the already flood-affected districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur, received heavy rainfall throughout the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the intensity of the rain increased after the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal off the coast of Odisha became well-marked in the morning. The IMD also forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Koraput and Malkangiri districts till 8.30 am on Thursday and predicted heavy rainfall in 28 other districts.
According to officials, the state is expected to face a prolonged spell of rainfall for the next three days due to the well-marked low pressure. The revenue and disaster management department reported that Jeypore received the highest amount of rainfall at 19 cm, followed by Kotpad at 16 cm and Borigumma at 16 cm. Other areas such as Nandahandi, Nandapur, Lamataput, Koraput, and Similiguda also received significant rainfall.
In Koraput district, heavy rainfall led to the flooding of some villages in the Boipariguda block. The highest amount of rainfall was recorded in Boipariguda at 306 mm, followed by Boriguma at 155.8 mm. Overall, six blocks in Koraput received over 100 mm of rain, while the district as a whole recorded an average of 115 mm. This heavy downpour also resulted in a disruption of road communication with neighboring Telangana and Chhattisgarh, as the Kururu river overflowed onto National Highway-326 near Keraput Chhack.
The revenue department official at Koraput stated that traffic on the national highway came to a standstill, with many vehicles, including long-distance buses and goods carriers, being stranded on both sides. The water level was so high that vehicles were unable to cross safely, causing long delays. The town of Jeypore also faced widespread waterlogging, with rainwater entering houses in low-lying areas. Similar situations were reported in Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Rayagada, Gajapati, Ganjam, Kandhamal, and other southern districts of Odisha.
In light of the continuous rainfall in the southern region, the Railways took preventive measures and cancelled two trains while short-terminating several others. The up and down night express trains between Visakhapatnam and Kirandul were cancelled on Wednesday. Although the water levels in major rivers like Subarnarekha and Baitarani fell below the danger level in north Odisha, the affected people still faced difficulties due to the rainwater that remained stagnant in their villages.
According to a revenue department official, people in the affected areas in Balasore, Jajpur, Bhadrak, and other districts were unable to return to their homes as the floodwater had not completely receded from the roads, making it difficult for them to travel. The official also mentioned that relief efforts were being made, with cooked food being provided at relief centers and dry food being distributed in the affected villages. Some people had taken shelter on the first floor of pucca buildings in some villages in Balasore and Jajpur.
Meanwhile, the Engineer-in-Chief of the Water Resource Department, CS Padhi, stated that there were no reports of any fresh flood threats from other rivers in the state. However, it would take some time for the water to drain out from the low-lying areas where flooding had occurred. The situation was being closely monitored, and efforts were being made to provide relief and assistance to those affected by the heavy rainfall in Odisha.
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