Subarnarekha river crosses danger mark in Odisha’s Balasore, flood alert issued; ODRAF teams on standby, officials on 24-hour watch

A flood alert has been issued in Balasore district as the Subarnarekha river breached the danger mark at Rajghat. Several villages are facing distress, prompting authorities to prepare for evacuations and stockpile essential supplies. ODRAF teams have been deployed to Balasore and Mayurbhanj, while officials are on high alert in affected blocks.