Puri, Aug. 1 -- Floodwaters entered Dokandar village under Kanas block in Odisha's Puri district, inundating several houses and disrupting normal life, residents said.

The rising water has entered residential areas, forcing villagers to cope with deteriorating conditions. Residents are facing an acute shortage of safe drinking water, electricity, food, and other essential supplies as the flooding continues.

Daily life has been severely affected, with many families expressing concern over their safety and livelihoods.

Villagers have appealed to the district administration for immediate relief, seeking the supply of drinking water, food, and other essential materials.

Officials are closely monitoring the flood situation, and relief meas...