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Baripada (Odisha). On Sunday evening in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha, nature showed such a horrifying scene that people were shocked. The storm came around 4 pm ‘Kalbaisakhi’ (Nor’wester) The storm has caused massive destruction in the entire area. In just a few minutes, about 200 houses were turned into piles of debris. Two people died tragically in this natural disaster, while more than 10 people are seriously injured.

Autos and scooters were seen flying in the air, silence spread in the villages

The intensity of the storm can be gauged from the fact that in villages like Kia and Kankra, auto rickshaws and scooters parked on the road were seen flying in the air like pieces of paper. This tornado, which came near NH-220, uprooted hundreds of trees and electric poles in no time, plunging the entire area into darkness. The injured were immediately admitted to Keonjhar Medical College, where the condition of many remains critical.

Government announced compensation, relief work intensified

Immediately after the accident, teams of local administration, fire department and police reached the affected villages. The work of evacuating people buried under the debris and removing fallen trees from the roads is going on on war footing. Expressing deep sorrow over this disaster, the state government has expressed condolences to the families of the deceased. 4 lakh rupees Has announced to give ex-gratia amount of Rs. Administrative officials are busy making an accurate assessment of the damage so that the victims can get immediate assistance.

‘Orange Alert’ on Monday: Danger is not over yet

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that the danger to the people of Mayurbhanj is not over yet. in the district for monday ‘Orange Alert’ Has been issued. Apart from this, people have been asked to remain alert through ‘Yellow Alert’ in Sundergarh, Keonjhar, Balasore and Bhadrak districts. According to meteorologists, there is a possibility of hailstorm, lightning and winds at a speed of 50-60 km per hour in these areas in the next 24 hours.

Situation worsens in Sikkim too, possibility of snowfall

Apart from Odisha, the weather conditions in the north-eastern state of Sikkim have also deteriorated. Due to Western Disturbance, heavy rain and hailstorm is occurring in many areas including Gangtok. The Meteorological Department has warned in high altitude areas like Mangan and Pakyong. Snowfall till March 17 And an alert of heavy rain has been issued.