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Continuous rainfall on Saturday inundated several homes in Binika’s Ward No. 11 in Odisha's Sonepur district, leaving residents in distress. Heavy downpour led to water breaching into houses, even sweeping away household items like plastic buckets. Locals were shocked to witness such scenes as knee-deep water accumulated inside their homes.
Snake Scare Adds To Residents’ Woes
With rainwater filling low-lying areas and homes, residents reported incidents of snakes entering their premises. Fear of such encounters has forced families to stay awake through the night with lights switched on for safety.
Residents expressed their frustration over the lack of permanent drainage arrangements, alleging that repeated demands have been ignored by the administration.
Drainage Blamed For Repeated Flooding
Residents squarely blamed the inadequate drainage system for their ordeal. “A little rain causes flooding and water enters our homes. It is causing us major issues and we are facing troubles with cooking and eating as well. We had complained to the NAC several times but they did not take any action. If this continues then we will protest outside the NAC office,” said one villager.
Another local shared, “Due to the incessant rains, knee high water is getting accumulated in our homes. Because of this, snakes are also entering our residences so we keep the lights on and stay up all night to avoid any conflicts with the wildlife.”
Yet another villager added, “The drainage is too narrow and that is the reason why the water gets accumulated. The administration should look into the matter.”
Despite repeated appeals, residents allege that no meaningful steps have been taken by the Notified Area Council (NAC) to address the persistent drainage issue.
