In June 2025, which state launched a 24x7 flood control room due to rising water levels in the Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga rivers?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Odisha

Explanation:
• The Odisha government launched a 24x7 flood control room in June 2025 following heavy rainfall in upper catchment areas.
• The water levels in the Subarnarekha and Budhabalanga rivers, which flow through Northern Odisha, crossed the warning marks.
• Districts like Balasore and Mayurbhanj were put on high alert to handle potential inundation.
• The control room coordinates with the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) and the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA).
• Real-time monitoring of dams and embankments was prioritized to ensure early evacuation of low-lying areas.

Information Booster:
• The Subarnarekha River flows through Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha before entering the Bay of Bengal.
• Odisha is considered a leader in disaster management in India, often achieving 'zero casualty' during cyclones.

Additional Knowledge:
Bihar (Option a)
• Faced floods in the Kosi and Gandak rivers, but the rivers mentioned (Subarnarekha) do not flow through Bihar.
West Bengal (Option c)
• While the Subarnarekha passes through it, the specific administrative action involving the Budhabalanga was centered in Odisha.
Assam (Option d)
• Assam primarily deals with the Brahmaputra river system's flooding during the monsoon season.

So the correct answer is (b)