The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Odisha flood situation grim as water level of many rivers rising, IMD forecasts more rains
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Heavy rainfall in Odisha has caused severe flooding, affecting nearly one million people and prompting large-scale evacuations. The India Meteorological Department has issued further warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms across several districts.
The depression-induced heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours has worsened the flood situation in Odisha's northern districts on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) as the water level of many rivers are rising, officials said.
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