Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two days, triggered by a low-pressure system, has disrupted normal life across Nuapada district.

In Ward No. 5 of Nuapada NAC, rainwater has accumulated in the lane from contractor Swagat Joshi’s house to journalist Dennis Rai’s residence, causing severe inconvenience for residents. Locals allege that the absence of proper drainage facilities has resulted in water stagnation on the concrete road, leading to water entering homes.

Residents of Ward No. 5 have criticised the Nuapada NAC authorities for failing to address the issue despite repeated complaints.

Similar problems were reported from Ward No. 10 in Fokatpada, where many poor and vulnerable families live. Rainwater entered several houses and even flooded the local Anganwadi centre, forcing

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