Bhubaneswar, May 26 -- Severe Kalbaisakhi storms wreaked havoc across several parts of Odisha on Monday, leaving one minor girl dead in Mayurbhanj district and injuring several others as heavy rain, strong winds, and flying debris caused widespread destruction.

The sudden storm disrupted normal life in multiple districts, uprooted trees, damaged houses and blocked key roads.

In a tragic incident reported from Thakurmunda area of Mayurbhanj district, a minor girl lost her life after a tree branch fell on her during the storm on Monday afternoon.

According to reports, the girl was returning home with her mother in Baliposi village when the incident occurred. Both sustained grievous injuries and were immediately rushed to a nearby hospita...