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Malkangiri district has plunged into chaos following heavy rainfall that has submerged key roads and bridges, disrupting traffic and cutting off links with neighbouring states. Incessant rainfall triggered by a fresh low-pressure area on Sunday submerged key roads and bridges, paralysing connectivity with neighbouring states.

Sources reported that the situation worsened as floodwaters rose up to five to six feet over major bridges, bringing traffic on National Highway-326 and other arterial routes to a complete standstill. In view of the situation, schools have been ordered shut in the district for two days, starting today.

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