September 15th 2024.
Tragedy struck the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha as two lives were lost in separate incidents of wall collapse. The police confirmed the unfortunate news on Sunday, revealing that the victims were residents of Baripada and Bhubaneswar.
The first incident took place in Kotupit village, where 50-year-old Pangala Pingua was asleep with her family. The mud house they resided in could not withstand the heavy rains and collapsed, claiming the life of Pangala. Miraculously, her husband and child managed to escape unharmed. Meanwhile, in Masinga village, Tunu Bindhani, aged 52, was not as lucky. The mud wall of his house came crashing down on him, resulting in his untimely demise.
The police attributed the cause of the wall collapses to the incessant rainfall brought on by a deep depression. This severe weather condition has led to a state of alert, with the Special Relief Commissioner advising the district collector of Mayurbhanj to have disaster response teams ready to spring into action if needed.
As the state of Odisha braces itself for more heavy rainfall, the India Meteorological Department has issued a warning that several districts, including Mayurbhanj, could experience it for another day. The situation is being closely monitored, and citizens are urged to exercise caution and be prepared for any potential emergencies.
PTI
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