Water enters Cuttack's Bhattarika temple due to floods in Odisha

Incessant rain has led to flooding in many parts of Odisha including Cuttack where water entered the Bhattarika temple. Over 1,000 people were evacuated as gates of the Hirakud Dam were opened, leading to flooding in Sambalpur. Several areas around the Mahanadi river have also been inundated, with 21 areas reporting 116.8 mm to 204.4 mm of rainfall.