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Continuous rainfall in the Similipal upper region for the past two days has led to the swelling of the Deo river, resulting in floodwaters flowing over the Jamughat bridge at Kainsari under Udala block in Mayurbhanj district on Monday.
As per reports, the bridge is now submerged under three feet of water, severely disrupting connectivity. As a result, road communication between Udala-Balasore and eight surrounding panchayats has been completely cut off.
Despite the dangerous situation, some locals were seen risking their lives by attempting to cross the submerged bridge.
In another rain-related incident, the road near the Bagha...