Three dead, over 2 lakh affected as heavy rain triggers floods in Odisha
Heavy rainfall in Odisha has resulted in floods that have claimed three lives and affected over 200,000 people across 748 villages in six districts. The worst-hit areas include Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur, with over 30,000 individuals evacuated from low-lying regions. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari confirmed that the fatalities include a fire service personnel due to electrocution, an elderly person from a wall collapse, and a child swept away by the floodwaters.