India - Floodwaters recede in Balasore, damaged homes and crop loss reported

05.08.2026 158 views

The situation across flood-affected regions of Balasore district remains critical even though the water levels finally receded after three days of inundation. Residents in affected areas have begun assessing the damage and attempting to repair their damaged homes.

The floodwaters caused extensive damage to residential properties, household belongings, and standing agricultural crops. In several locations, water entered kitchens and submerged cooking stoves, leaving families without immediate cooking facilities.

Similar scenes of destruction were reported from the Dahapada area under Remuna block, where floodwaters left behind heavy mud deposits inside residential premises.

Impact On Living Conditions And Structures

Thick mud accumulated inside homes has made walking difficult and slippery for residents attempting cleanup. Household properties and assets have been heavily damaged. This led the families to place soaked school textbooks and notebooks under the sun to dry alongside other essential personal items.

The lower portions of walls in kutcha houses suffered severe structural damage due to prolonged exposure to floodwaters. 

At several locations, the visible wall portions remained standing only on exposed wooden branches and twigs that formed the internal frame structure of the houses. Affected families continued recovery efforts while seeking basic administrative support at the time of reporting.

 

Source - https://odishatv.in

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