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Villagers Transport Deceased Across Flooded River on Koraput Road
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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Villagers in Koraput district of Odisha carried a deceased person across a flooded river on a local road, highlighting the severe waterlogging in the area.
On a congested stretch of Koraput Road, villagers were seen carrying a deceased individual across a swollen river, a stark illustration of the region’s ongoing flood crisis.
The incident occurred during a heavy monsoon season that has left many parts of Odisha waterlogged, with rivers overflowing and roads turning into makeshift canals.
Local residents, lacking formal rescue equipment, organized a makeshift stretcher and manually hauled the body across the water, demonstrating community resilience amid limited resources.
Officials from the district administration have acknowledged the incident and are reportedly coordinating with the state disaster management authority to address the escalating flood situation and improve emergency response mechanisms.
The incident occurred during a heavy monsoon season that has left many parts of Odisha waterlogged, with rivers overflowing and roads turning into makeshift canals.
Local residents, lacking formal rescue equipment, organized a makeshift stretcher and manually hauled the body across the water, demonstrating community resilience amid limited resources.
Officials from the district administration have acknowledged the incident and are reportedly coordinating with the state disaster management authority to address the escalating flood situation and improve emergency response mechanisms.