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What began as a promising season for farmers in Balasore’s Baliapal block has ended in heartbreak. The Subarnarekha river, swollen by incessant rain, overflowed and inundated vast stretches of farmland in Badapal village, leaving a trail of devastation. For four consecutive days, floodwaters submerged crops, destroying livelihoods and submerging dreams of people and farmers as well.
Crops Crushed Underwater
The flood has wreaked havoc on both traditional and seasonal crops. Tender saplings, vegetables, and flowering plants all have been washed away. Even resilient varieties such as dhanatali and nalita could not withstand the prolonged submersion. Now, as the waters begin to recede, the fields lie covered in silt and decay, rendering them unfit for immediate cultivation.
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Farmers Demand Relief
Local farmers are now urging the administration to step in.
“We’ve lost everything,” said a distressed farmer from Badapal adding that they need compensation and urgent support to start again.
Despite these appeals, there has been little response or clarity from district officials regarding relief measures.
A Call for Action
Though the water level has decreased, the damage is done. The region, once full of green promise, now faces an uncertain future. The silence from the authorities is deepening the distress.
Hope After the Deluge
As the soil dries and skies clear, what these farmers need is more than sympathy, they need action. Timely compensation and strong administrative support could help them plant hope once again in the muddy ground left behind.
