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Whirlwind Wreaks Havoc in Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Damages 50+ Houses

A powerful whirlwind struck the Karanjia block in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Sunday afternoon, causing significant damage. The storm severely impacted the area, damaging more than 50 thatched and asbestos houses. At least twelve people sustained serious injuries and have been shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Revenue authorities, including the Block Development Officer and Tehsildar, are on-site conducting a detailed assessment to coordinate relief efforts.

Key Points: Odisha Whirlwind Damages Houses, Injures 12 in Mayurbhanj

  • Over 50 houses damaged
  • At least 12 people seriously injured
  • Whirlwind struck Sunday afternoon
  • Injured shifted to medical facilities
  • Detailed damage assessment ongoing
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Odisha: Whirlwind damages over 50 houses, injures 12 in Karanjia block

A severe whirlwind struck Karanjia block in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, damaging over 50 houses and injuring at least 12 people. Relief efforts are underway.

"More than 50 thatched houses or Asbestos houses have been damaged, and some people have been injured. - Netrananda Mallick"

Mayurbhanj, March 16

A whirlwind struck Karanjia block in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, severely impacting the area, with more than 50 houses affected, and over 12 people sustaining serious injuries.

According to the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Mayurbhanj Netrananda Mallick of Mayurbhanj district administration, authorities were currently conducting detailed assessments to evaluate the full extent of the damage and coordinate relief efforts.

The whirlwind struck Odisha's Mayurbhanj on Sunday afternoon.

Speaking to ANI, ADM Mallick said they received information from the media and after contacting the Tehsildar and a Block Development Officer (BDO) about the cyclone gust causing major damage in the district.

"Once we got information from the media and by contacting the Tehsildar and a BDO. A tornado occurred today around 3 to 4 pm. More than 50 thatched houses or Asbestos houses have been damaged, and some people have been injured. They have been shifted to the nearest medical facilities, and an assessment is ongoing. The BDO, Tehsildar and revenue authorities are there, and further details will be provided after the assessment is complete," said the ADM.

The injured persons have been shifted to the nearest facilities for treatment.

Revenue authorities, including the BDO and the Tehsildar, are present at the site conducting a detailed assessment of the damage.

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Whirlwinds and cyclones are becoming too frequent in Odisha. Climate change is real, yaar. We need better early warning systems for remote blocks like Karanjia. Thoughts with the injured.
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Sarah B
The fact that the administration first got information from the media is concerning. Shouldn't the local disaster management cells be more proactive? Hope the assessment and aid are swift.
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Aman W
Over 50 thatched/asbestos houses damaged... this shows the poverty in the region. We need schemes to help people build more resilient homes. Wishing a speedy recovery to all affected.
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Kavya N
Odisha has experience handling cyclones, so I trust the relief work will be efficient. But the focus should be on rehabilitation, not just immediate relief. These families have lost everything.
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David E
A respectful criticism: The article mentions "further details are awaited" but lacks basic info. What's the status of the 12 injured? Are NGOs on the ground? More depth would be helpful.

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