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Floods Impact Over 7.85 Lakh People Across Six Odisha Districts; UP Schools Shut
Thirteen fatalities reported in Odisha as extensive flooding affects villages, while heavy rainfall submerges homes and closes schools in Uttar Pradesh.
Extensive flooding in the Indian state of Odisha has affected over 7.85 lakh people residing in approximately 1,300 villages across six districts, with the reported death toll reaching 13. The districts most impacted include Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Kendrapada. Authorities have ordered the closure of schools in these flood-stricken regions as a precautionary measure.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accompanied by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, undertook a visit to Jajpur district. Their inspection aimed to conduct a spot assessment of the ongoing flood response and relief operations in the affected areas.
Uttar Pradesh Faces Similar Deluge
Concurrently, other parts of India, including Uttar Pradesh, are grappling with severe flood conditions. In Prayagraj, more than 5,000 homes have become submerged following approximately 90 mm of rainfall. This deluge has necessitated the closure of schools across various districts within Uttar Pradesh.
Local residents in Prayagraj have voiced concerns regarding the efficacy of drainage systems, attributing the extensive waterlogging to poor infrastructure despite significant investments. It has been noted that the city received ₹7,500 crore in Smart City funds, yet faces persistent issues with water management during heavy monsoon seasons.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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