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Residents of Jajpur wade chest‑deep floodwaters to fetch food
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 01:48 PM
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Heavy flooding in Jajpur, Odisha has left water up to chest level, forcing residents to wade through it in search of food.
Heavy rains have caused floodwaters in Jajpur, Odisha, to rise to chest depth, submerging streets and homes. The inundation has disrupted normal life, with many households cut off from basic supplies.
Local residents have been seen walking through the water, often waist‑high, to reach nearby markets or distribution points for food. Despite the challenging conditions, people continue to navigate the flooded lanes in hopes of securing essential provisions for their families.
The situation underscores the immediate hardship faced by the community as they cope with limited access to resources while awaiting further assistance from relief agencies.
Local residents have been seen walking through the water, often waist‑high, to reach nearby markets or distribution points for food. Despite the challenging conditions, people continue to navigate the flooded lanes in hopes of securing essential provisions for their families.
The situation underscores the immediate hardship faced by the community as they cope with limited access to resources while awaiting further assistance from relief agencies.