India, Oct. 2 -- In Gajapati district's R. Udayagiri region, heavy rainfall led to the Sankha river overflowing into Pattnaik Colony. Floodwaters have entered homes, submerged vehicles, and inundated local roads, including a footbridge that is now under high water flow.

Incessant rains have caused widespread disruption across the southern and western parts of Odisha, triggering flash floods, damaging infrastructure, and putting Dussehra festivities at stake on Thursday.

Meanwhile, in Koraput, the torrential downpour has battered the region, severely affecting connectivity. At Bangalaguda, near National Highway-326 connecting Koraput-Rayagada, floodwaters are flowing over a temporary bridge, forcing vehicles to take alternate routes as t...