The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Floods hit 7.85 lakh people in 6 Odisha districts
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The Hindu Bureau
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused severe flooding across six districts in northern Odisha, affecting over 785,000 people. The state government has initiated rescue operations and closed schools in the most impacted areas.
The flood situation in northern Odisha on Monday (August 17, 2026) worsened, with 7.85 lakh persons affected in six districts due to heavy rain received in three major river systems.
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