# Odisha ASHA worker wades into floodwaters to rescue trapped villagers 2026-08-18T01:11:25+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Minati Sahu, an ASHA worker in Odisha's Bhadrak district, risked her life to help rescue people trapped by rising floodwaters in Nadigaon village under Dhamnagar block. A video of her wading into deep water has gone viral on social media, drawing praise for her courage. According to odishatv.in, Sahu did not hesitate to enter the dangerous conditions despite potential risks from water, snakes, or insects. She said the uniform saree gives her a sense of responsibility and strength. "Fear means death," she told the outlet, adding that she remains focused on serving people during emergencies. The floods have affected several parts of Odisha, with rescue operations ongoing. Sahu's actions have earned widespread appreciation from residents and social media users, highlighting the role of frontline health workers in disaster response. ## Coverage - odishatv.in This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: ASHA workers, Bhadrak, Minati Sahu, Odisha Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-asha-worker-wades-into-floodwaters-to-rescue-trapped-villagers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-asha-worker-wades-into-floodwaters-to-rescue-trapped-villagers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/