Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The flood situation in several northern Odisha districts, including Balasore, turned grim on Monday, with the swollen rivers inundating low-lying areas, leaving people in at least 134 villages marooned, officials said. India News | Flood Situation Grim in North Odisha, More Rainfall Likely in Balasore.
Four people, including two girls, have been killed in incidents of wall collapse following heavy rain in Odisha on Friday night, a senior official said.
Severe cyclone Asani neared the east coast, packing gale-force winds up to 105 kmph, amid indication of gradual weakening on Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.