Odisha's Southern Districts Reeling from Devastating Rainfalls
The recent depression-induced rains in Odisha's Gajapati district have resulted in two deaths and two missing individuals. The district administration, with police and fire services, is actively searching for the missing duo. Severe rains have disrupted village communications and train services in southern Odisha.
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Odisha's Gajapati district is grappling with the aftermath of relentless rains, resulting in two fatalities and two currently missing individuals. Identified as Trinath Nayak and Laxman Nayak, the deceased individuals succumbed to landslide and drowning incidents, respectively, according to district officials.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has extended his condolences and assured financial aid to the victims' families from the State Disaster Response Fund. The district administration is intensifying search operations for the missing, utilizing resources like dog squads and fire services teams.
The unyielding downpour has isolated over two dozen villages, disrupted train routes, and caused infrastructural damages including road and bridge washouts. The IMD has warned of continued rainfall in Odisha, maintaining an 'orange' alert status for Sundergarh district.
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