Flash Floods in Odisha's Kalahandi Due to Heavy Rainfall
Flash Floods in Odisha's Kalahandi Due to Heavy Rainfall
IN · Published Aug 24, 2026
Heavy rainfall in Odisha, triggered by a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, has caused flash floods in Kalahandi district.
The Hati River overflowed after 412 cusecs of water were released from the Mangalpur Barrage, inundating low-lying areas in villages such as Talpada, Bankapala, and Jampadar.

Impact & Risks

The flash floods have affected nearly 3 lakh people across 244 villages in five blocks of Kalahandi district. Floodwaters have disrupted road communication and entered residential areas, displacing hundreds of residents. Emergency response teams have rescued 293 people and provided food supplies. Health concerns have also arisen, with 16 snake-bite cases and 107 cases of acute diarrhoeal disease reported. The IMD has issued 'orange' and 'yellow' warnings for various districts, indicating the potential for further heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

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