Heavy Rains

AI summaryHeavy rains and the effects of a cyclone caused heavy flooding along the Andhra-Odisha border, leading to the closure of the Old Patnam-Parlakhemundi NH-326A highway and disrupted road, rail, and bus traffic. The Odisha government opened the Bagalati dam gates, which increased the flood intensity in the Bahuda river and caused severe anxiety among residents in the Ichchapuram mandal. Farmers are also expressing deep concern over their submerged crop fields, while authorities have advised the public to remain alert.

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