Bhubaneswar, July 28 (Reporter) Incessant rainfall over the past few days has triggered flooding in six districts of Odisha, affecting more than 11,000 people. Over 1,000 residents have been evacuated to shelter homes in the Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts. According to official sources, the flood situation has impacted the districts of Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundargarh, and Keonjhar. The state government has deployed NDRF, ODRAF, and Fire Services teams for rescue and relief operations. Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, along with Special Relief Commissioner Deoranjan Kumar Singh, reviewed the situation yesterday with the District Collectors of the affected districts and senior engineers from the Water Resources Department. The Minister instructed the Collectors to expedite rescue and relief work, relocate vulnerable populations to safe shelters, and ensure the timely distribution of essential relief materials. As per the Special Relief Commissioner, Balasore—the worst-hit district—has received five ODRAF teams, one NDRF team, and 26 Fire and Emergency Services teams. Mayurbhanj has been allotted one ODRAF team and 23 fire teams. In Bhadrak, one ODRAF team, one NDRF team, and 13 fire teams have been deployed, while Jajpur district has received one ODRAF team and 14 fire teams. A total of 106 boats have been deployed across flood-affected districts for rescue and relief operations. Reports reaching the State Control Room indicate that water levels in most rivers are receding, except for the Subarnarekha River in Balasore, which remains under close watch. Water levels in the Baitarani and Jalaka rivers are also decreasing. Night surveillance has been intensified in all flood-affected regions. The government has made arrangements for water purification, the supply of clean drinking water in forested areas, and has ensured adequate stocks of anti-venom to handle snakebite emergencies. Cooked food will be provided as needed until the situation normalises. Additional Relief Commissioner Manish Agarwal has been deputed to oversee restoration and relief efforts in the Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur districts...////...