Cyclone Phailin: 2 districts in Orissa badly hit

October 14, 2013 12:31

Heavy downpour triggered by Cyclone Phailin today led to floods in several rivers in Odisha, with the state government describing the situation in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts as "critical".

Relief and rescue operations have been launched in the affected areas. "The situation due to floods caused by cyclone induced rainfall is critical in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts where major rivers like Budhabalanga and Subarnarekha are in spate following sudden inflow of water," Special Relief Commissioner P K Mohapatra said.

Though water level in rivers in Bhadrak also rose menacingly following heavy rains, the situation in the district is now under control, he said.

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