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Boat capsizes in Chitrakonda, Malkangiri amid heavy rain
✍️ kanaknews.com
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 12:46 AM
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A boat sank in Chitrakonda, Malkangiri district of Odisha after intense rainfall, prompting rescue operations.
A small passenger boat capsized in the waters near Chitrakonda town in Malkangiri district, Odisha, following a bout of heavy rain. Local authorities received reports of the incident early this morning and immediately dispatched rescue teams to the site.
Rescue personnel, including police and fire‑service units, are working to locate any survivors and retrieve the vessel. The area is experiencing continuous downpours, which have complicated the search efforts.
Officials have urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel on waterways until the weather stabilises and safety checks are completed. A detailed investigation into the cause of the capsizing is underway.
The incident underscores the challenges posed by sudden heavy rainfall in the region, where many communities rely on river transport for daily commuting.
Rescue personnel, including police and fire‑service units, are working to locate any survivors and retrieve the vessel. The area is experiencing continuous downpours, which have complicated the search efforts.
Officials have urged residents to avoid non‑essential travel on waterways until the weather stabilises and safety checks are completed. A detailed investigation into the cause of the capsizing is underway.
The incident underscores the challenges posed by sudden heavy rainfall in the region, where many communities rely on river transport for daily commuting.