Bamanghati subdivision of Mayurbhanj district has several rivers and streams, including the Khadkhai River

Rairangpur, August 13, 2026: The Bamanghati subdivision of Mayurbhanj district has several rivers and streams, including the Khadkhai River. During the monsoon every year, the Suleipat and Bankabal dams release excess floodwater directly into the rivers, causing widespread flooding in nearby villages. Villages such as Madhuban, Sindurgouri, Chilikapusi, Kapilas, Mahishaneda, Rakha Sahi, Dhada Sahi, Shyamsundar, Kumudasol, Mayurdhar Ghati, Garh, and several other small and large villages remain surrounded by floodwater. The low-level bridges built to connect these villages have also gone underwater. Rairangpur has been experiencing heavy to very heavy rainfall for more than three consecutive days, bringing transportation in these villages to a complete standstill. Ambulances are unable to reach affected areas, and young children are also unable to attend school. According to the villagers, they have repeatedly submitted written complaints to the administration, but no effective action has been taken to address their long-standing problems. Residents of 15 villages have warned that if proper road connectivity is not restored or constructed in the coming days, they will launch a protest and boycott future elections.