Bhadrak news today

  • Odisha
  • 15.1 lakh people
  • 83% literacy
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Latest brief

Top Issues

  1. Reported

    Severe Waterlogging Forces Emergency School Closures in Jajpur and Bhadrak

  2. Reported

    432 Schools Shut In 2 Odisha Districts Amid Flood, Waterlogging

  3. Reported

    432 schools closed across Bhadrak and Jajpur amid flood situation

Key Insight

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What citizens can do

Follow the linked sources below for the full reporting, and check your district administration's official notices for anything that affects you directly.

Sources

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Earlier this week

Top Issues

  1. Confirmed

    The Baitarani and Salandi rivers crossed danger marks as the flood situation worsened.

  2. Reported

    Flood crises intensified across north Odisha due to incessant rains.

  3. Reported

    Multiple rivers flowed above danger marks, prompting heightened vigilance.

Key Insight

Rising river levels due to heavy rainfall have triggered widespread flood concerns across northern parts of the district.

What citizens can do

Stay updated on river water levels through district disaster management channels and adhere to local safety advisories.

Sources

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Top Issues

  1. Reported

    Bhadrak faces its seventh flood instance as the Baitarani and Salandi rivers cross danger marks, flooding villages.

  2. Reported

    Heavy rain forces school closures across five districts including Bhadrak.

  3. Reported

    Floodwaters washed away a 1.5-kilometer stretch of the Sharishua ghat road, closing the Bhadrak-Baripada Road.

Key Insight

Repeated flooding from swollen rivers has submerged villages and disrupted critical road connectivity, coinciding with mandated school closures.

What citizens can do

Avoid using closed routes such as the Bhadrak-Baripada Road, move to designated safe areas if residing near riverbanks, and check with educational institutions regarding school reopening dates.

Sources

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Top Issues

  1. Reported

    Knee-deep water entered houses in Bhadrak town as parts of the area experienced waterlogging.

  2. Reported

    The Baitarani and Jalka rivers crossed their danger marks, raising local flood concerns.

Key Insight

Heavy rainfall has led to urban waterlogging and rising river levels above danger marks. The situation depends heavily on precipitation trends in catchment areas.

What citizens can do

Stay away from swollen riverbanks and contact local municipal offices if waterlogging impacts residential properties.

Sources

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Top Issues

  1. Official statement

    The Election Commission of India approved the suspension of a Dhamnagar NAC officer over allegations regarding BLO OTP and Form-7 misuse.

Key Insight

Electoral administration oversight resulted in disciplinary action pending further inquiry into procedural irregularities.

What citizens can do

Verify voter list details and electoral filings directly through the official ECI portal or the district election office.

Sources

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Top Issues

  1. Reported

    A woman employee was found dead inside a private hospital premises, with her family raising harassment claims.

  2. Confirmed

    A leopard skin was seized and a hunter was apprehended by vigilance authorities.

  3. Reported

    Several pilgrims were injured following a collision between two buses.

Key Insight

Bhadrak's reported events encompass a fatality with family grievances, a wildlife seizure, and a road accident involving pilgrims.

What citizens can do

Contact the local police station or district administration for verified updates regarding ongoing investigations into the hospital incident and the road accident.

Sources

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Top Issues

  1. Reported

    Twenty-four people were injured when two pilgrim buses collided.

  2. Official statement

    The Election Commission recommended the suspension of an executive officer over alleged misconduct during duty.

Key Insight

A road accident involving pilgrim buses and an official disciplinary recommendation mark the prominent reports from the district.

What citizens can do

Check travel advisories and report transport safety concerns to local traffic authorities.

Sources

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