Houses Built on Kuakhai Riverbed in Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Kanak News Odisha reported that houses are being built on the riverbed of the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The construction appears to be taking place on exposed parts of the riverbed, where residential structures are emerging without apparent authorization. Local residents and civic groups have warned that such encroachment could obstruct the river’s flow and increase flood risk during the monsoon season.