Flood situation remains grim in five districts in the State; CM makes aerial survey
Even as life continued to remain out of gear in cyclone-hit districts of Odisha, the flood situation remained grim on Tuesday in five districts — Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Keonjhar and Jajpur.
Heavy floods in Budhabalanga, Subarnarekha and Baitarani rivers affected lakhs of people in marooned areas.
Relief and restoration work was stepped up in areas hit by the cyclone and consequent floods.
While 21 people died due to the cyclone in Ganjam and other districts, the government said five persons had been washed away in floods.
Over 1.2 crore people were affected by the disaster. Initial estimates indicated that the cyclone and flood together have affected 16,487 villages in 148 blocks and 43 urban local bodies. So far, 3,33,070 dwelling houses have been reported damaged.
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