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With floodwaters from the swelling Subarnarekha River engulfing large parts of Balasore district, over 50,000 people are battling one of the worst flood situations in recent years.
Heavy rainfall upstream and the release of excess water from Jharkhand have pushed the river past the danger mark of 10.36 metres, flooding 61 villages under 21 gram panchayats across Baliapal, Basta, Bhograi, and Jaleswar blocks.
Visuals showcased that as floodwaters rose relentlessly for three days, homes, roads, and farmlands disappeared under muddy currents. In such a situation, families have been forced to flee, carrying children and livestock t...