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Incessant rains have paralysed daily life in Odisha's Kandhamal district, depriving several villages from essential services. The collapse of a makeshift diversion bridge over the Gumadi river near Baliguda has cut off connectivity for three consecutive days, severely impacting residents of Daringbadi block.
The temporary bridge, a crucial lifeline for thousands in the region, was washed away under the force of swollen river waters following persistent downpours. As a result, the panchayats of Tilori, Budaguda, and Gumikia remain cut off, leaving villagers stranded and struggling for access to markets, medical facilities, and sch...