Many villages in Ganjam district were marooned on Tuesday following incessant heavy rains induced by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal since October 11.
The water levels of the Rushikulya, Baghua, Nandini and Ghodahada rivers flowing through the Sheragada area also increased. A diversion over the Jarau river on the Badagada-Gangapur road was washed away due to sudden rise in the water level. Residents of over 50 villages in Sheragada area were affected.