A powerful Nor’wester storm hit several districts of Odisha, causing severe destruction and claiming lives.
In a tragic incident, a woman in Cuttack district lost her life after a coconut tree collapsed on her while she was rushing to protect her cow. Reports indicate that the storm impacted Phulbani, Kandhamal, and Boudh districts, uprooting trees, collapsing boundary walls, and even taking down a mobile tower, raising concerns over communication outages.
Emergency response teams have been mobilised to assist affected residents. The State Disaster Management Authority has advised citizens to remain cautious, as more summer storms are expected in the coming weeks. Authorities are actively working on clearing roads, restoring power, and ensuring safety measures are reinforced.
Local officials have urged communities to take precautionary steps as seasonal storms continue to pose a threat. The regional weather department had issued warnings prior to the storm, but the destruction unfolded rapidly, leaving many in distress.
