Balasore, a coastal district in north-eastern Odisha, sits at the edge of the Bay of Bengal and borders West Bengal. Its fertile lands and rivers make it a vital region – but also leave it highly vulnerable to natural disasters.
In the past few days, relentless rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Jharkhand, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore has triggered a severe crisis. Over 6,00,000 cusecs of water were released from Chandil Dam and Galudih Barrage, causing rivers like Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Budhabalanga to swell dangerously.
The result: a devastating flood-like situation across six blocks and one urban local body of Balasore —
Basta, Jaleswar, Bhograi, Baliapal, Balasore Sadar, Remuna, and Jaleswar Municipality – putting lives, homes and livelihoods at risk.
Thousands of families are stranded. Children need food, clean water and safe spaces.
Your support can save lives in flood affected areas in Odisha.
People Affected – 10,000
Children Need Help – Education kits, Child-Friendly Spaces, Hygiene awareness with hygiene kits
Hectares of Crops Lost – 6,00,000
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Over more than Balasore, a coastal district in north-eastern Odisha, sits at the edge of the Bay of Bengal and borders West Bengal. Its fertile lands and rivers make it a vital region – but also leave it highly vulnerable to natural disasters.
In the past few days, relentless rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Jharkhand, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore has triggered a severe crisis. Over 6,00,000 cusecs of water were released from Chandil Dam and Galudih Barrage, causing rivers like Subarnarekha, Jalaka, and Budhabalanga to swell dangerously.
The result: a devastating flood-like situation across six blocks and one urban local body of Balasore — Basta, Jaleswar, Bhograi, Baliapal, Balasore Sadar, Remuna, and Jaleswar Municipality – putting lives, homes and livelihoods at risk.
Thousands of families are stranded. Children need food, clean water and safe spaces.
Your support can save lives in flood affected areas in Odisha.
People Affected – 10,000
Children Need Help – Education kits, Child-Friendly Spaces, Hygiene awareness with hygiene kits
Hectares of Crops Lost – 6,00,000
The Reality on Ground
Rivers have crossed danger levels. Families are homeless. Children are hungry and scared.
Families are displaced: People have been evacuated from their homes. They are living in temporary shelters with limited supply.
Crops have been destroyed: Farmlands have submerged, destroying the livelihood of farming families.
Clean drinking water is scarce: Families are struggling with basic hygiene and sanitation.
Children are at risk: They need immediate protection, food, and safe spaces to recover from trauma.
How Are We Helping?
Bal Raksha Bharat is on the ground, providing immediate relief and long-term support.
Immediate Response (0-3 months)
Temporary Shelter Materials
Emergency Food and Water
Medical Care and Support
Child- Friendly Safe Spaces
Hygiene and Sanitation Kits
Debris cleanup & water/sanitation chlorination
Recovery Phase (3-6 months)
Temporary Learning Centers
School Supplies and Education Kits
Livelihood Support Programmes
Community Infrastructure Repair
Long-Term Protection Services
Your Donation Makes a Real Difference
| Amount | What It Provides | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| ₹8,000 | Shelter & Essentials Kit (Family of 5 / 1 month) |
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| ₹7,500 | Food + Hygiene + Dignity Kit (Family of 5 / 1 month) |
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| ₹2,500 | Education Kit (3–6 yrs) |
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| ₹2,100 | Education Kit (6–14 yrs) |
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Time is Running Out!!!
Every hour counts. Children are waiting for help. Your donation can provide food, clean water and safe shelter for children
and families who have lost everything.
Photos from the Ground
Every rupee counts. Even smaller donations help us reach more families in need.
We aim to reach 5,500 people including 1,700 children across 2 villages in Balasore district with your generous support.
We need ₹1 Crore to provide immediate relief and long-term recovery support to flood-affected families.
