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13.71 lakh affected as Odisha floods damage 89,829 hectares of crops
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said Wednesday that floods in Odisha have affected 13.71 lakh people across 2,855 villages in 24 districts. Crops on about 89,829 hectares have been damaged, and 5,044 houses…
The Story in Brief
Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari said Wednesday that floods in Odisha have affected 13.71 lakh people across 2,855 villages in 24 districts. Crops on about 89,829 hectares have been damaged, and 5,044 houses destroyed. The state government has allocated Rs 136 crore for relief, including an additional Rs 26 crore. Over 7.26 lakh people took shelter in 783 relief camps. A comprehensive package involving agriculture, fisheries and animal resources is being finalised.
But in Banki, Odishatv.in reports that floodwaters from the Rana River have submerged the Bilipada-Talabasta road and hundreds of hectares of farmland, destroying Kharif paddy and vegetable crops. Farmers say no Agriculture Department official has visited to assess losses and are demanding immediate compensation.
The Indian Opinion
The government says it has released Rs 136 crore and opened 783 relief camps. But farmers in Banki say no agriculture official has visited to assess damage. Both sides cannot be fully right. The test will be how many of the affected 13.71 lakh people actually receive compensation for lost crops and homes. Numbers, not claims, will settle this.
Sources (2): odishatv.in, newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
