Rainfall / Relentless Rains Batter Malkangiri, Government Employees’ Leave Cancelled
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Heavy rains from a low-pressure system submerged bridges in Malkangiri, disrupting traffic and connectivity. ODRAF teams deployed, officials on alert, and residents warned as flood threat intensifies across the district.
Malkangiri, Sep 12: Continuous rainfall triggered by a low-pressure system has left Malkangiri district reeling under flood-like conditions. Within just 48 hours of heavy downpour, several low-lying areas and bridges have been submerged, severely disrupting connectivity.
On National Highway 326 near Poteru, floodwaters once again overflowed the low-level bridge, halting traffic movement.
On Friday, nearly one foot of water flowed over the bridge, cutting off communication for several hours before subsiding by midnight. However, with water levels rising again, vehicular movement has been affected, causing fresh concerns for commuters.
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✨The situation has led to disconnection between Kalimela and Podia blocks, with reports of floodwaters impacting multiple low-lying regions. District authorities are closely monitoring the condition of bridges and vulnerable areas.
In anticipation of worsening conditions, the Malkangiri District Collector has cancelled all government employees’ leave.
Block Development Officers (BDOs) and Tehsildars have been instructed to remain stationed in their respective areas, assess the situation, and take necessary measures.
Currently, a 36-member ODRAF team has been deployed in the
district. Additional teams have been sent to Kalimela and Mathili blocks to
tackle possible emergencies. With rainfall continuing, officials fear the
situation could deteriorate further.
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