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Baitarani Floods Devastate 300 Shops in Jajpur, Traders Report Heavy Losses
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 02:48 PM
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Heavy rains have caused the Baitarani River to overflow, damaging around 300 shops in Jajpur district. Traders report significant losses as floodwaters inundated commercial areas.
The Baitarani River overflowed after sustained rainfall, inundating the Jajpur district in Odisha.
Roughly 300 shops along the riverbanks were damaged, with traders estimating losses in the millions of rupees.
Local authorities have deployed relief teams and are assessing the extent of damage.
Residents are urged to stay away from flooded areas while cleanup and restoration efforts continue.
Roughly 300 shops along the riverbanks were damaged, with traders estimating losses in the millions of rupees.
Local authorities have deployed relief teams and are assessing the extent of damage.
Residents are urged to stay away from flooded areas while cleanup and restoration efforts continue.