Kendrapara, Sep 7: For the fourth time this season, floodwaters from the Brahmani and Kani rivers have surged into the low-lying regions of Aul and Rajnagar, triggering extensive damage across the district.

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According to local sources, 12 panchayats in Aul-Kanika and 14 in Pattamundai-Rajnagar have been affected. The repeated flooding has left hundreds of families in a state of crisis, as deteriorating living conditions continue to worsen the situation.