Balasore, Aug. 15 -- Fresh flooding triggered by heavy rainfall has affected several districts of Odisha, with Balasore among the worst-hit areas, prompting the administration to intensify relief and rescue measures.

According to officials, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Sundargarh and Keonjhar have been affected by the latest spell of flooding. Floodwater has affected hundreds of villages across the districts, with authorities evacuating more than 41,000 people to safer locations as a precautionary measure.

In Balasore, Remuna block, Balasore Sadar block and parts of Bahanaga and Basta have been affected by the floods.

Speaking about the situation, Balasore District Magistrate Suryavanshi Mayur Vikas said the administration ha...