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Coastal villages of Jagatsinghpur district are once again reeling under the fury of the sea, with tidal waters breaching embankments and inundating homes and farmlands near Ramtara. The advancing sea has reportedly encroached nearly 700 meters inland, flooding residential areas and agricultural fields with saltwater.
Villages such as Ramtara, Padmapur, Shiali, and Kalabedi have been hit hard, leaving residents distressed over repeated sea incursions. Farmers say their fields are submerged, threatening both livelihoods and food security.
This marks the third major sea breach in just four months in the region, underscoring the v...