Odisha CM tours flood-hit districts as eight lakh affected by severe floods

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the flood-ravaged districts of Bhadrak and Jajpur on Monday, August 17, 2026, to assess the damage and review relief operations as the state grapples with a severe flood situation affecting nearly eight lakh people. The tour came as swollen rivers continued to inundate vast areas across six districts, with authorities maintaining a high alert due to ongoing heavy rainfall.

Majhi travelled by boat to severely affected villages in both districts, interacting with residents to gauge the availability of government relief, dry food, and drinking water. He was accompanied by senior officials, including Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari. Following his inspection, the Chief Minister stated that the safety of people and prompt government assistance were the highest priorities, with rescue and relief operations being conducted on a war footing. The emphasis, he added, was on delivering essential supplies and healthcare services to all affected areas.

According to the latest status report from the Special Relief Commissioner's office, more than 7.85 lakh people across the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar,...