Even though the rivers flowing in the district have receded below the danger levels, 55 people of 12 families on Thursday were rendered homeless as a tornado-like whirlwind ripped through a patch in Chaumukh of Baliapal. They all are lodged in a temporary shelter and provided free kitchen facilities. The breach which occurred near Dahamunda in Subarnarekha still under repair and 10 villages of Jaleswar still marooned, informed District Emergency Officer Padmanabh Dora. Around 1.75 lakh people of 133 villagers of 40 panchayats of Basta, Baliapal, Jaleswar and Bhograi blocks have been affected in the floods. So far 153.5 quintals of Chuda, 16 quintals of guda and five cartons of biscuits have been distributed while adequate halogen, ORS and water pouches besides anti venom drugs have been sent to the affected blocks. Central division RDC Bikash Mohaaptra has reviewed the flood situation of Baleswar and preparedness for the cyclonic storm Komen with the district Collector and other line department officials.