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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) saved 17 more Bangladeshi fishermen after rescuing 10 fishermen earlier today (Aug 21). The rescue of 27 Bangladeshi fishermen in 3 separate operations was conducted in a single day amidst extreme challenging conditions and rough sea.

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) saved 17 more Bangladeshi fishermen after rescuing 10 fishermen earlier today (Aug 21). The rescue of 27 Bangladeshi fishermen in 3 separate operations was conducted in a single day amidst extreme challenging conditions and rough sea.

Odisha is currently grappling with a massive flood. After a flood in Mahanadi delta, the Subarnarekha & Baitarani delta is also witnessing flood following rainfall in upper catchment areas.

Odisha Floods: Flood In Subarnarekha Threat To Balasore, Mayurbhanj

Odisha SRC: Anticipating Heavy Floods, 40 Operational Teams Deployed For Rescue & Relief

The floodwater in the Mahanadi River has washed away gharial crocodile hatchlings from Satkosia gorge, near Tikarpada in Angul district.

Let’s not underestimate the power of flowing water, appealed Odisha SRC Pradeep Jena to the people today amid severe flood situation in some districts. SRC’s message came after several incidents of vehicles getting swept away in floodwater were reported. These visuals are from Balasore and Bhadrak which are reeling under severe floods.

Watch how this car was swept away in a canal at Kuchinda area in Sambalpur.

The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently shared a video appealing for water conservation. Every drop of water is precious; even an elephant understands the importance of water, said the Ministry in a post. Watch this video.

Ollywood actor Babushaan Mohanty, who was recently embroiled in a controversy involving his wife Trupti Satpathy and his Premam movie co-actor Prakruti Mishra, has apologised to his in-laws and the people of Odisha.

Setting an example of communal harmony and peace, Janmashtami was celebrated by people from different communities at this Dargah in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.

The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena said that several districts, including Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and neighbouring Jharkhand experienced heavy rainfall under the influence of the deep depression system.

Urging people not to try to cross road, bridges or culverts where floodwater is flowing, the SRC said, “Let's not underestimate the power of flowing water.

The car in which the duo was travelling got washed away while they were trying to cross the canal

We have been seeing an uptick in global crude prices, which has also pushed petrol and diesel rates in Odisha higher.