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Water entered houses in Badagada area in Bhubaneswar, leading to chaos and strong public reaction. As BMC Commissioner visited the area for inspection, he was gheraoed by residents who demanded immediate action and accountability. The situation remained breathless in Badagada since Thursday, with knee-deep water inside many homes, forcing several residents to leave their houses and take shelter in nearby hotels.

People questioned the BMC Commissioner directly at the site, showing him the ground-level situation. Despite the deployment of pump sets to clear the water, the effort failed. The administration was compelled to cut throu...