Bhubaneswar, Oct. 30 -- Severe flooding has disrupted normal life across Odisha's Ganjam district after the Rushikulya River swelled. The swollen river reportedly caused widespread damage. Several villages have been inundated, bridges damaged and roads washed away as floodwater has entered residential areas.

From Sorada and Aska to Bhanjanagar and Purushottampur, several parts of the district are witnessing severe flooding. Dasamaili village in Dharakote has been submerged under nearly 10 feet of water. Road connectivity between Aska, Berhampur and Sorada have also been disrupted.

According to reports, around five feet of floodwater is flowing over the Tankachhai-Hinjilicut road which has disrupted movement. Near Achhuli, a 30-foot brea...