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The rising waters of the Mahanadi River have inundated several villages in Jagatsinghpur district's Tirtol area, leaving residents marooned and families stranded.
Floodwater entered the tribal settlement late Sunday night, submerging homes and rendering dozens of families homeless. Over 30 families have abandoned their houses and taken shelter on the river embankment.
Floodwater also entered the Kotkana tribal settlement, submerging the connecting road and cutting off access to the village. Over 20 families are currently surrounded by water, struggling with limited mobility and resources.
A villager said, "Since Sunday, with t...