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Odisha floods: One person missing; 50 villages marooned in Balasore

• Posted on June 23, 2025

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“One person went missing after being swept away by flood water as more than 50 villages remained marooned even as the water level of the Subarnarekha river receded below the danger mark on Sunday (June 22, 2025),” officials said.

“A young man from Bishnupur gram panchayat area of Baliapal block in the district is reported missing after being swept away by the floodwaters on Saturday (June 21, 2025). ODRAF personnel have launched a rescue operation,” he said.

At least four blocks — Baliapal, Bhograi, Basta and Jaleswar — were inundated as authorities of Chandil Dam in Jharkhand allegedly released excess water without informing Odisha, Balasore MP Pratap Sarangi alleged terming it a "criminal misconduct."

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Flash floods in Balasore district leave one missing, 50 villages marooned, as rescue operations are underway by ODRAF personnel. | Source: The Hindu

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