16/03/2026
Tornado Strikes Odisha's Mayurbhanj, Leaves Trail of Destruction
A devastating tornado tore through Kia village near Karanjia in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The fierce storm, which lasted around 10 to 15 minutes, claimed at least two lives and left dozens injured. More than 70 homes were damaged, trees and electric poles were uprooted, and vehicles were flung off roads by the powerful winds. In one alarming incident, an auto-rickshaw was lifted and thrown into a nearby pond. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences and announced financial relief for the affected families. Rescue operations are actively underway.
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