Tag: Gajapati

  • Heavy rains with strong winds in Odisha, 500 people taken to safe places

    After the low pressure area formed in the Bay of Bengal turned into deep depression, the fire has increased in Kakinada between 5 am and 7 am today. According to the information, at this time the wind speed is 55 to 65 km. It was hourly and heavy rains started in various areas along with Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. According to the information received from the State Meteorological Department, due to the impact of this downfall, there is heavy rain in South Odisha.

    It is being told that along with South Odisha, the capital Bhubaneswar has also started raining with strong wind. Especially heavy rains are reported in Koraput, Malkangiri, Navarangpur Gajapati and Rayagada districts.

    Meanwhile, in Gajapati district, 500 people have been shifted elsewhere by the administration. Due to the effect of low pressure, rain is continuing in various places of the state. People have been relocated and placed in flood shelters. Due to the effect of low pressure, rains have also started in Cuttack, Khurda and Jagatsinghpur districts from this morning.