Odisha rain: Over 73,000 affected, 40,000 evacuated as rivers rise
Heavy rain triggered by a deep depression has affected more than 73,000 people across 10 districts of Odisha, with over 40,000 people evacuated to safer locations, officials said on Saturday.
Heavy rain triggered by a deep depression has led to the displacement of over 73,000 people across 10 districts of Odisha, with 40,000 evacuated to safer locations. The affected areas include 80 blocks, 325 gram panchayats, 1,071 villages, and 49 wards in 10 urban local bodies. Mayurbhanj district was particularly hard hit, with 20,475 people affected in 144 villages across 20 blocks. While there have been no reports of casualties, rising water levels in several rivers have raised concerns about potential flooding.
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