Odisha Government Approves ₹110 Crore Flood Relief for 22 Affected Districts
Balasore, Jajpur and Bhadrak receive the highest allocation as the government begins DBT-based relief distribution and seeks final damage reports for restoration work.
The Odisha government has approved a ₹110 crore relief package for 22 flood-affected districts to compensate for the damage caused by recent floods across the state. The financial assistance will be transferred directly to beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
Among the affected districts, Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur have received the highest allocations due to extensive damage. Balasore has been sanctioned ₹22.03 crore, while Jajpur received ₹20.20 crore and Bhadrak ₹20.12 crore.
Other districts receiving flood assistance include Jagatsinghpur with ₹8.18 crore, Keonjhar ₹6.11 crore, Sambalpur ₹5.56 crore, Kendrapada ₹5.04 crore, and Mayurbhanj ₹5.02 crore.
Financial assistance has also been allocated to Khordha, Subarnapur, Boudh, Balangir, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Kandhamal, Cuttack, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, and Sundargarh districts.
The state witnessed unusually heavy rainfall this season, receiving around 65% more rainfall than normal, leading to rising water levels in several rivers. Many rivers are still flowing above danger marks, while waterlogging continues in several areas due to slow drainage.
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari reviewed the flood situation and convened a high-level meeting of the Revenue Department to assess the extent of damage. All departments have been directed to submit their final damage reports by 5 PM on the following day.
Special officers have been assigned to collect detailed reports from affected districts. The government has also sought information on areas requiring embankment repairs, breach restoration, and river protection measures to prevent further damage.
The minister said that after receiving the final assessment reports, the government will speed up restoration and rehabilitation work in flood-hit areas.
The relief package is part of the state government’s efforts to support affected families, restore damaged infrastructure, and provide timely assistance to people impacted by the floods.
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