India, Aug. 25 -- Bhubaneswar: Continuous rainfall in the upper catchments of major rivers has triggered floods in several districts of Odisha, severely disrupting normal life.
In Jajpur, a 50-foot-wide breach occurred in the Kani river, a branch of the Baitarani, near Ahiyaas Bazar under Kaspa panchayat. The breach has inundated large areas, affecting four panchayats under the Dasarathpur block.
In Bonai of Sundargarh district, the Brahmani river swelled following heavy rainfall in the upper regions. Floodwaters were seen flowing dangerously close to the Sia Jora bridge near Jangla, cutting off transport. Jangla, Jakeikela and Lalei areas have been marooned, while floodwater has entered acres of paddy fields.
In Bhadrak district, flood...