Majhi informed that floodwaters have impacted four blocks in Balasore and two blocks each in Bhadrak and Jajpur districts. Around 30,000 people of 81 villages across these districts have been affected.
The Government is closely monitoring the Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Baitarani rivers after incessant rainfall has created a flood-like situation in the areas of Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts of northern Odisha.
Several opposition parties in Odisha observed a state-wide bandh on Thursday to protest against the death of a 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after attempting self-immolation.
Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra, the Director-General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), was conferred with the United Nations Sasakawa Award-2025 for his contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction.
Train services have been disrupted in Odisha's Bhadrak after an electrical tower fell on Monday evening because of strong winds and rain, as informed by ADRM Khordha Division, Pradip Kumar Behra.
A one-hour fireworks display at Sivakasi Bhadrakaliamman Temple wowed thousands of devotees during the Chithirai Pongal festival. Despite the rain, people gathered to pray, fulfill vows, and enjoy the vibrant local firecrackers.
Nine transgender students from Odisha's Bhadrak cleared the state's class tenth board exams. The students belong to the Sarojini Sanskrit High School, which has achieved a 100 percent success rate.
A grand 6.25 km long Nagar Shobha Yatra of Goddess Bhadrakali was held in Ahmedabad city on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. More than 50 vehicles could be seen participating in the religious procession on Wednesday.
International team led by UNICEF visited Bhadrak district of Odisha which included participants from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, as well as representatives from the UN and Reliance Foundation on Monday, to conduct a review on how the Bhadrak district is geared up as far as Tsunami preparedness