Subarnarekha River Crosses Danger Mark in Odisha, Flash Flood Threat Looms
Subarnarekha River Crosses Danger Mark in Odisha, Flash Flood Threat Looms
IN · Published Sep 1, 2026
The Subarnarekha River in north Odisha has crossed the danger mark at Rajghat in Balasore district, raising concerns of flash floods for the second time this month.
By Tuesday afternoon, the river was flowing nearly half a metre above the danger level, inundating low-lying areas in its catchment.

Impact & Risks

The flash flood threat could impact low-lying areas in Balasore district, particularly in Bhograi, Baliapal, Basta, and Jaleswar blocks. While the flood is expected to be less severe than the previous one, inundation of agricultural fields and residential areas remains a concern. Other rivers in north Odisha, including the Brahmani, Baitarani, and Budhabalanga, are either steady or rising but are not currently posing a flood threat.

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