The Hindu·3 min read·medium
North Odisha floods: 1.25 lakh people affected; schools closed in 10 districts; situation grim
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Severe flooding in north Odisha has affected over 1.25 lakh people, leading to school closures and mass evacuations. Government agencies are currently conducting rescue operations as major rivers continue to flow above danger levels.
“The flood situation in north Odisha remained grim on Wednesday (July 29, 2026), with incessant rain swelling major rivers and inundating villages, affecting more than 1.25 lakh people across five districts,” officials said.
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