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Cyclone Causes Severe Flooding in South Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:37 PM
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A cyclone that moved across the Bay of Bengal has triggered extensive flooding in the southern districts of Odisha, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure.
The recent cyclone that swept across the Bay of Bengal intensified over the southern part of Odisha, unleashing heavy rains that have turned roads and low‑lying areas into torrents of water. Local authorities report that several villages are under water, with many families forced to seek temporary shelter in relief camps.
Emergency teams from the state disaster management department have been deployed to the affected districts, conducting rescue operations using boats and high‑water vehicles. Power supply disruptions have been reported in multiple blocks, and damage to bridges and culverts is hampering movement.
The Odisha government has appealed for public cooperation, urging residents to avoid flood‑prone zones and follow instructions from officials. Relief supplies, including food and medical kits, are being distributed to those displaced, while assessments of agricultural loss are underway.
Meteorological officials continue to monitor the system, warning that residual rainfall may persist for the next 48 hours, potentially aggravating the situation in already saturated areas.
Emergency teams from the state disaster management department have been deployed to the affected districts, conducting rescue operations using boats and high‑water vehicles. Power supply disruptions have been reported in multiple blocks, and damage to bridges and culverts is hampering movement.
The Odisha government has appealed for public cooperation, urging residents to avoid flood‑prone zones and follow instructions from officials. Relief supplies, including food and medical kits, are being distributed to those displaced, while assessments of agricultural loss are underway.
Meteorological officials continue to monitor the system, warning that residual rainfall may persist for the next 48 hours, potentially aggravating the situation in already saturated areas.