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Man Swept Away in Floodwater in Telkoi, Keonjhar
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 06:43 PM
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A man was swept away by floodwater in Telkoi village of Keonjhar district, Odisha, according to Kanak News Odisha.
A tragic incident unfolded in Telkoi village of Keonjhar district, Odisha, when a man was swept away by rising floodwater. The event was reported by Kanak News Odisha.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident, while rescue teams have been dispatched to the affected area. The flood, part of a series of heavy rains in the region, has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
Residents of Telkoi are urging caution as water levels remain high. The Odisha state government has pledged to provide assistance to those impacted by the flooding.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops, with officials monitoring the safety of the remaining population in the area.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the incident, while rescue teams have been dispatched to the affected area. The flood, part of a series of heavy rains in the region, has caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure.
Residents of Telkoi are urging caution as water levels remain high. The Odisha state government has pledged to provide assistance to those impacted by the flooding.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops, with officials monitoring the safety of the remaining population in the area.