Nor'wester Havoc in Odisha: 3 Dead, 3 Injured in Mayurbhanj and Puri
Nor'wester Havoc in Odisha: 3 Dead, 3 Injured in Mayurbhanj and Puri
Nor'wester winds kill 3 and injure 3 in Mayurbhanj and Puri, with uprooted trees and damaged homes as residents brace for more storms.
A powerful Nor'wester swept through Baripada in Mayurbhanj and across nearby areas in Puri, leaving three people dead and three others injured. In Mayurbhanj, two individuals died and three were injured when their motorcycles crashed into roadside trees as the winds intensified. In Puri, a man was killed by a falling coconut tree, and several houses suffered damage.
Rescue teams faced blocked roads and toppled trees as they moved to assist affected residents. Local authorities urged people to stay indoors, secure outdoor belongings, and monitor weather alerts. Damage assessments are underway, and relief measures are being organized to aid families affected by the storm.
Experts note that Nor'westers can arrive with little warning, bringing strong gusts, rain, and flying debris. The incident underscores the need for vigilance during the monsoon season and for communities to follow official guidance to reduce harm from such storms.
