Water levels in most rivers in Orissa are flowing above the danger mark following heavy rains across the State.
Water levels in most rivers in Orissa are flowing above the danger mark following heavy rains across the State.
Water levels in major rivers, including Mahanadi, Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha, Bansadhara and Rushikulya continue to rise due to a low pressure formed over the Bay of Bengal.
About Water Borne Diseases
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Waterborne diseases are communicable diseases caused by diseases causing microorganisms in contaminated water. It is more prevalent during floods and in tsunami affected areas.
Among the worst hit are districts are Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada and Ganjam.
In fresh incidents on Wednesday, two persons were swept away by flood waters in Keonjhar and Bhadrak districts while a woman was killed after a wall collapsed at Sindhuri in Nayagarh district.
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Senior Citizens Worst Affected in Flood-Hit Orissa
Aged people are the worst sufferers without food and shelter as unprecedented floods continue to ravage Orissa.
Aged people are the worst sufferers without food and shelter as unprecedented floods continue to ravage Orissa.
