Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in Odisha continues to show an overall improving trend, with relief, rescue, restoration and essential service operations being carried out continuously in the affected areas. According to the latest report of the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), Office of the Special Relief Commissioner, flood conditions have affected 6 districts, 52 blocks, 227 Gram Panchayats and 503 villages, with around 2,70,212 people affected. The situation is being closely monitored in coordination with the respective District Emergency Operation Centres (DEOCs), with Mayurbhanj, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Kendujhar under close watch.
As of today, 95,206 people have been evacuated and accommodated in 226 shelters, where essential facilities including hygienic and cooked food, safe drinking water, sanitation, lighting and medical support are being ensured. Special arrangements are also in place for children, pregnant women, elderly persons and persons with disabilities. Free kitchens are operational across the affected areas, while dry food and other essential relief materials are being supplied as required. Relief and restoration activities continue uninterrupted, based on the needs of the affected communities.
A total of 118 response teams have been deployed across the affected areas to support evacuation, rescue, relief and emergency response operations. These include 36 ODRAF teams, 7 NDRF teams, 35 Fire and Emergency Services teams and 40 Police/Civil Defence/Local teams. More response teams continue to remain on standby and are being deployed as required to ensure timely assistance to communities in vulnerable and affected areas.
Health services continue to remain a key priority during these times. 62 medical teams have been deployed in the affected areas, with adequate stocks of medicines, ORS, IV fluids and Anti-Snake Venom being maintained to meet any emerging requirement. At the same time, 31 veterinary teams/RRTs have been deployed and 22 veterinary camps have been organised. So far, 51 animals have been treated/vaccinated, while 357.2 MT of cattle feed has been supplied to support livestock and affected communities.
The water levels of the rivers are being continuously monitored by the concerned authorities, with necessary precautionary measures being taken in vulnerable locations. Importantly, no critical shortage of response forces, food, drinking water, medicines or relief materials has been reported. Additional resources remain available for deployment wherever required.
The Office of the Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha, is maintaining close and continuous watch over the flood situation through the State Emergency Operation Centre, with round-the-clock coordination with district administrations and DEOCs. Response teams and concerned departments are working 24×7 to ensure that necessary relief, medical assistance, drinking water, food and other essential requirements reach affected communities without delay.
The overall situation remains under close observation, and all concerned administrations and departments have been directed to remain prepared and responsive to any emerging requirement. The State’s coordinated response mechanism continues to focus on protecting lives, supporting affected families and ensuring a safe and smooth return to normalcy for all.
