Cyclone Impact / Cyclone Arnab aftermath: Over 1.5 lakh people marooned across eight blocks in Ganjam district
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More than 1.5 lakh people across eight blocks of Odisha's Ganjam district have been stranded by severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall under the impact of Cyclone Arnab, with nearly half the district inundated and several towns and villages cut off; around 16,000 people have so far been evacuated to safer locations.
Brahmapur, Oct 30: More than 1.5 lakh people across eight blocks of Odisha's Ganjam district have been stranded by severe flooding triggered by heavy rainfall under the impact of Cyclone Arnab. Nearly half the district has been inundated, with several towns and villages cut off from surrounding areas, a source said on Friday.
As incessant rain continued to lash the district, Asika, Sheragada, Sorada, Dharakote, Bhanjanagar and Bellaguntha have been cut off. Floodwaters entered villages and urban areas after an embankment of the Rushikulya river breached in Purusottampur. Patrapur and Chikiti blocks, along the district's border, have also witnessed severe flooding.
The strong water currents have hampered rescue operations. Around 16,000 people have so far been evacuated to safer locations, while more than 1.5 lakh people across eight blocks remain marooned, the source added.
The flooding is being described as Ganjam's worst disaster since Cyclone Phailin in 2013 and Cyclone Titli in 2018. The district recorded more than 2,700 mm of rainfall in a single day, the source said.
As incessant rain continued to lash the district, Asika, Sheragada, Sorada, Dharakote, Bhanjanagar and Bellaguntha have been cut off. Floodwaters entered villages and urban areas after an embankment of the Rushikulya river breached in Purusottampur. Patrapur and Chikiti blocks, along the district's border, have also witnessed severe flooding.
The strong water currents have hampered rescue operations. Around 16,000 people have so far been evacuated to safer locations, while more than 1.5 lakh people across eight blocks remain marooned, the source added.
The flooding is being described as Ganjam's worst disaster since Cyclone Phailin in 2013 and Cyclone Titli in 2018. The district recorded more than 2,700 mm of rainfall in a single day, the source said.
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The Rushikulya, Bahuda, Ghodahada, Loharakhandi, Jaraou, Padma and Badanadi are in spate following the relentless rainfall. The Baghalati, Baghua and Daha dams are also under pressure.
Apart from Asika, Sheragada, Dharakote, Bhanjanagar, Hinjilicut, Sorada and Bellaguntha, several other areas, including Sanakhemundi, Patrapur, Chikiti, Ganjam, Khallikote, Purusottampur and Chhatrapur, have been badly affected.
Asika town is completely inundated, with rescue teams attempting to evacuate residents. Many people have taken shelter on the first and second floors of buildings, while floodwater exceeding six feet has reportedly entered the ground floors in several locations.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Ganjam and Gajapati districts today to assess the situation.
The Rushikulya, Bahuda, Ghodahada, Loharakhandi, Jaraou, Padma and Badanadi are in spate following the relentless rainfall. The Baghalati, Baghua and Daha dams are also under pressure.
Apart from Asika, Sheragada, Dharakote, Bhanjanagar, Hinjilicut, Sorada and Bellaguntha, several other areas, including Sanakhemundi, Patrapur, Chikiti, Ganjam, Khallikote, Purusottampur and Chhatrapur, have been badly affected.
Asika town is completely inundated, with rescue teams attempting to evacuate residents. Many people have taken shelter on the first and second floors of buildings, while floodwater exceeding six feet has reportedly entered the ground floors in several locations.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is scheduled to conduct an aerial survey of the flood-hit areas of Ganjam and Gajapati districts today to assess the situation.
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