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Both COVID-19 Doses, RTPCR Negative Report Mandatory For Tourists Visiting Goa

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If you want to travel to Goa once the COVID-19-related restrictions have been lifted, make sure you are properly vaccinated against the coronavirus. Tourists will be required to be completely vaccinated with both doses, according to the Goa government. Visitors to Goa will also need to provide a negative RT-PCR report, according to state Ports Minister Michael Lobo, who spoke to ANI on Thursday (June 24).

“We’ll have to wait until July to see if the number of cases has decreased to zero. With adequate screening, we would reopen Goa to tourists. Tourists would be required to have both vaccine doses and a negative RT-PCR report for the first three months after the state reopens to tourism “Lobo said.

“The cases are decreasing, but we will not begin business for another month. We must keep a tight eye on things for the first two months “The minister went on to say that screening those arriving by plane and rail is critical.

These limitations, according to Lobo, will not apply to travelers travelling during the holidays. “The regulations will alter in October, November, and December,” he assured, “but this will not hinder tourists visiting the state for New Year’s or Christmas.”

The corona curfew was extended until June 28 by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on June 19. Tourism operations in Goa would restart only after the population between the ages of 18 and 44 has received at least the first dosage of COVID-19 vaccination, according to Sawant.

Meanwhile, according to the state’s media briefing, Goa logged 229 new COVID-19 cases, 258 recoveries, and 9 deaths on Thursday.

https://zeenews.india.com/india/goa-to-make-both-covid-19-vaccine-doses-mandatory-for-tourists-2371689.html

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Lost Man Returns Home After 12 Years To Find Family Settled Elsewhere

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Fate can be harsh beyond belief at times, yet it can also work miracles in one’s life. It’s most likely what inspired William Shakespeare to write, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women only players.”

Jana Nayak’s tale is a perfect example of this powerful aspect of human life. Jana, a native of Gumi village in Nayagarh district’s Nuagaon block, had everything he could want: a loving family with a wife and two children, and enough money to get by.

But he had no idea that his life would be turned upside down to an extent that no one could have predicted. Jana got some form of psychiatric disorder for unknown causes before succumbing completely to the darkness within his psyche. He never recovered from his memory loss and wandered off somewhere he had no concept about.

Jana was just rescued from Mumbai by the Shraddha Foundation, a charitable organisation. Its members claim to have discovered him wandering the city’s streets and admitted him to a private hospital for treatment.

Jana gradually recovered his identity, and as the realisation dawned on him, he told the members of the Shraddha Foundation about his background and some fragments of his memories from his lost years. He even recalled his wife, children, and village, which was unexpected.

Jana recently returned to his house with the support of the foundation. But, given that it’s been 12 years since he vanished, a lot has changed in that time. Almost everyone who knew him assumed he was dead, and many of his villagers did not recognise him at first. His brother and sister-in-law, who had been traumatised beyond comprehension, were ecstatic at his resurrection from oblivion.

His return has undoubtedly brought joy to the entire region, as well as to Jana, but there is also a tinge of grief in his heart. His children and wife had already gone for someone else.

Jana’s brother, Pandari Nayak, feels bad about not doing anything to find his brother after he went missing. “We couldn’t do anything since we thought he was dead. He has now returned thanks to God’s grace. “At the very least, I can forgive myself now,” he remarked.

https://odishatv.in/news/national/man-returns-home-after-12-years-finds-family-settled-elsewhere-56323

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Odisha Weather Update: Monsoon Sets Off Heavy Rain In Cuttack-Bhubaneswar

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Heavy rain brought by the southwest monsoon on Wednesday disrupted normal life in the Twin Cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

After heavy rain pounded the millennium city in the early hours of today, several low-lying regions remained flooded for a few hours.

The torrential rain caused various issues, particularly for those working in emergency services, such as milk, groceries, and other necessities.

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Bhubaneswar had issued a heavy rain warning earlier in the day for numerous regions of the state, including Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

Rainfall Information:

Bhubaneswar AWS (Airport): 78 mm

Begunia ARG: 40 mm

KIIT ARG: 49.5 mm

Rajiv Bhawan ARG: 17 mm

Cuttack Krishi Vigyan Kendra: 69 mm

Cuttack ARG: 58.5 mm

In Bhubaneswar, several areas in Nayapalli, Laxmi Sagar, and Sundarpada were also flooded. Local neighbours claim that they are having troubles in the event of heavy rain due to a clog in drainage channels.

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) had previously claimed to have built sophisticated provisions for the disposal of rain water from the Smart City’s low-lying sections. Officials from the municipal government indicated that high-capacity pump sets have been built to drain rainwater from low-lying areas. A separate control room is also operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

https://odishatv.in/news/weather/monsoon-triggers-heavy-rain-in-cuttack-bhubaneswar-55698

Written By: Swati Sahoo

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Mysterious Moving Lights In Gujurat Marvels Citizens

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Residents in Junagadh, Upleta, and nearby regions of Saurashtra in Gujarat were both excited and baffled by mysterious lights flickering in the night sky on Monday. These incidents’ videos have gone viral on social media.

What did the skies over Gujarat expose?

A huge boom was reported in Upleta town, Rajkot district, followed by burning items falling from the sky but flaring out before they could strike the ground.

“I was walking out of a shop in Kutubkhana when I heard a huge noise that sounded like an explosion. When I looked around, I noticed blazing objects falling down, but they were burning out in the air,” said Laxman Bhopala, 48, a farmer from Upleta’s Yadav Road. He was one among the people that recorded the incident on his phone.

GM Mahavadiya of Upleta mamlatdar said he, too, heard a boom that sounded like a “aero-plane flying” and was “followed by a huge explosion.” While Mahavadiya did not witness the burning things, he was told about them by others. He stated, “We have not received any complaints of anything odd falling to the ground anywhere.”

Where did this incident took place?

People in the Junagadh district’s Manavadar and Keshod also reported hearing the explosion, according to Mahavadiya. “I believe it is an Indian Air Force fighter plane, though we have yet to receive official confirmation from defense officials. After taking off from the Jamnagar airfield, jets frequently fly above Upleta,” Mahavadiya remarked.

The matter has been reported to higher authorities, according to GV Miyani, sub-divisional magistrate of Dhoraji, whose jurisdiction includes Upleta taluka. “While no damage has been reported, it has caused some excitement and worry among the public. So yet, no notification from defence sources has indicated that a training exercise or routine sortie is taking place. However, we have informed higher authorities about the situation,” added the SDM.

What researchers have to say about this?

The most plausible explanation, according to Nishant Gor, founder of the Bhuj-based Star Gazing India Club, is that the lights were flares deployed by a fighter aircraft on a sortie. “There are numerous options available. It could have been a meteor or debris from a satellite. However, after reviewing all of the videos from Monday night’s event and speaking with locals in Junagadh and Upleta, we’ve concluded that these are flares from a fighter aircraft. Second, residents in Upleta heard a sonic boom, which could indicate the presence of a fighter jet, according to Gor.

What does the reports from the defence sources say?

Fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force normally fly routine missions from the Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat. While the sonic boom heard on Monday night was likely triggered by an aircraft, defence sources say they can’t explain the lights shown in the recordings.

While the presence of fighter aircraft over Upleta and Junagadh is not new, officials say the lights seen flashing in the videos are not the lights that come from jet engines or flares deployed by aircraft.

According to sources, neither the Gujarat government nor the IAF have ordered an official investigation.

https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/gujarat-mysterious-lights-air-force-7370610/

Written By: Swati Sahoo

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Odisha: IMD Issues Yellow Warning With Heavy Rainfall Till 27th June

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  • Rain, thunderstorms, and lightning are expected to continue in Odisha for the next few days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

It has also issued a ‘Yellow Warning’ for heavy rain in one or two locations throughout numerous regions of the state until June 27.

Light to moderate rain or thundershower is very likely to occur at numerous sites over the districts of North Odisha and at a few places over the districts of South Odisha, according to the IMD’s forecast for the next 24 hours.

It has also issued a ‘Yellow Warning’ for the next 24 hours, predicting heavy rain in many places across the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, and Jajpur, as well as thunderstorms with lightning in one or two places across the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Kalahandi, and Nabarangpur.

Here is the whole report produced by the IMD regarding the weather in Odisha till June 27:

Day 1 (valid from 1330 hrs IST of 22.06.2021 up to 0830 hrs IST of 23.06.2021):

Many places throughout North Odisha’s districts and a few places across South Odisha’s districts are likely to get light to moderate rain or thundershowers.

Yellow Warning (to be updated):

Over the districts of Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapara Jajpur, heavy rainfall is extremely likely to occur at one or two locations.

Over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Dhenkanal, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur.

Day 2 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 23.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 24.06.2021):

Yellow Warning (to be updated):

Heavy rain is expected in one or two locations over the Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sundargarh, and Deogarh districts.

Over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Khordha.

Day 3 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 24.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 25.06.2021):

Yellow Warning (to be updated):

Over the districts of Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Sambalpur, Angul, and Deogarh, heavy rainfall is extremely likely to occur at one or two locations.

Over the districts of Malkangiri, Koraput, Nawarangpur, Rayagada, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Bolangir, Sonepur, Boudh, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, and Balasore, a thunderstorm with lightning is extremely likely to occur at one or two locations.

Day 4 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 25.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 26.06.2021):

Many regions over the districts of interior Odisha and a few spots over the districts of coastal Odisha are likely to have light to moderate rain or thundershowers.

Yellow Warning (to be updated):

Over the districts of Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nawarangpur, Bolangir, Boudh, Sonepur, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, and Jajpur, heavy rainfall is extremely likely to occur at one or two locations.

Day 5 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 26.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 27.06.2021):

Yellow Warning (to be updated):

Heavy rain is expected in one or two locations in the districts of Deogarh, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj.

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A Trip To Odisha’s Kashmir: DARINGBADI

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In the time of 2019, the period of shivering winter, I and my family had a visit through the Queen of Greenery, Daringbadi which goes under the locale of Kandhamal. It was such a quiet and charming excursion I ever had. At the point when we entered the region we had the option to see the remarkable normal excellence of the domain. By sitting inside the taxi with a 90’s soft music I was simply appreciating the miracle of nature. With the faint daylight, the cool wind was additionally contacting to my cheeks.

It is a vast area at a height of about 3000ft from the ocean level. It would not be an exaggeration to call this place as a hill station. The place is loaded with excellent desires of nature with the Pine jungles, coffee orchards, and beautiful valleys. The two sides of the roads exist with full of greenery and the shade of the trees does not permit that much sunlight to enter.

The principle appeal of this spot is the dawn and dusk point . At the point when we arrived at the dusk point, the greatness of the sky was simply fantastic… the mix of yellow and orange enhances the sky..it brought me into a different universe… On the following day we went to the dawn point. I was so curious to feel this astonishing scene. After some time the sky gradually diverts somewhat red and from the rear of the slopes, the sun cherished the whole universe with his red-blooded ray…The early morning view is so quiet… The region is denied of the thunder of the city and engine vehicles so it gives you the genuine feelings of calmness or peace.. You can also enjoy the excellence of snowfall throughout the winter..

All over it was such a great experience! A spot that can never be overlooked. I had the option to realize that why this spot is called as Kashmir of Odisha.. instead of going to the expensive place of interest everybody should come here once and feel this excellence of nature…

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Odisha To Receive Heavy Rainfall From Next Week, Says IMD

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The southwest monsoon is presently active over Odisha, with rain falling in various districts in the previous 24 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Nilagiri in Balasore received the highest rainfall, with 67 millimetres, followed by 62.3 millimetres in Laikera (Jharsuguda) and 52 millimetres in Balishankara in Sundergarh.

“A low-pressure region has formed over Southwest Bihar and bordering Southeast Uttar Pradesh, with associated cyclonic circulation extending up to mid tropospheric levels,” according to IMD.

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected to occur in many areas across North Odisha and a few places in South Odisha in the next 24 hours, according to the latest weather bulletin.

The districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, and Balasore have been given a Yellow warning (to be updated).

The complete weather report is as follows:

1st day (valid from 1330 hrs IST of 18.06.2021 up to 0830 hrs IST of 19.06.2021):

Many regions in north Odisha and a few places in south Odisha are likely to have light to moderate rain or thundershowers.

Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall is quite possible in one or two locations across the districts of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, and Balasore (to be updated).

2nd Day (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 19.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 20.06.2021):

Many regions across north-central Odisha, as well as a few places across the rest of the state, are likely to get light to moderate rain or thundershowers.

3rd Day (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 20.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 21.06.2021):

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely to occur in a few locations in north Odisha and one or two locations across south Odisha.

4th Day (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 21.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 22.06.2021):

Many regions across the districts of Interior Odisha and a few spots over the districts of Coastal Odisha are likely to have light to moderate rain or thundershowers.

Heavy rainfall is expected in one or two locations in the districts of Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj (to be updated). Over the districts of Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Boudh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, and Balasore, a thunderstorm with lightning is extremely likely to occur in one or two locations.

5th Day (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 22.06.2021up to 0830 hrs IST of 23.06.2021):

Heavy rainfall is extremely likely to occur at one or two locations across the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara Jagatsinghpur, and Cuttack (to be updated).

Over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Angul, Dhenkanal, Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, and Nabarangpur, thunderstorms with lightning are highly likely to occur.

https://odishatv.in/news/weather/odisha-to-experience-heavy-rain-from-next-week-predicts-imd-50217

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Heavy rain to occur in the state for two days.

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Heavy rain will lash a few places in the state for the next two days said the Indian meteorological department (IMD).

.“Heavy rainfall would occur at one or two places of Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir, Sonepur, Angul and Deogarh districts, Tuesday. A few places in Sundargarh, Deogarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur and Keonjhar districts will witness heavy rain Wednesday,” the IMD said.

Under the influence of the low pressure, squally weather with surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kph is likely to prevail over North Bay of Bengal and adjoining Central Bay Bengal off Odisha coast till June 15. Therefore, the IMD advised fishermen not to venture into the sea along and off the Odisha coast.

Ashtanga in Puri district recorded a maximum rainfall of 17 cm during past 24 hours, while the rainfall was 13 cm at Kakatpur, 9 cm at Niali (Cuttack), 9 cm at Mathili (Malkangiri), 8 cm at Tigiria (Cuttack), 8 cm at Lamataput (Koraput), 7 cm at each of Kankadahada (Dhenkanal), Kolabira (Jharsuguda), Komna (Nuapada), 6 cm each at Champua (Keonjhar), Bangiriposi (Mayurbhanj), Satyabadi (Puri), Deogaon (Jharsuguda), Swam-Patna (Keonjhar), Ambabhona (Bargarh) and Attabira (Bargarh), the weatherman said,

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Monsoonal Rain & Thunderstorm Lashes Odisha State

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Due to low pressure and the advancement of the south-west monsoon in the state, a vast part of Odisha, including the state capital Bhubaneswar, experienced heavy rainfall on Saturday, according to official sources.

In the evening, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack experienced thunderstorms as well as a downpour.

Cuttack received 39 mm of rainfall compared to 62 mm in the capital city until 9 p.m. on Saturday. On the other hand, Keonjhargarh received 81 mm of rain.

However, according to Special Relief Commissioner’s office sources, no damage has been detected.

As the southwest monsoon progressed over the state, the Met department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in many districts of Odisha during the next 24 hours.

According to the Met Office, the monsoon, which arrived in the state on Thursday, blanketed Bhadrak, Balasore, Kendrapada, Jagatsinghpur, and parts of Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jajpur, and Mayurbhanj districts on Saturday.

It claimed that conditions are favourable for the monsoon to advance further into the remaining regions of the state during the next 24 hours.

During the next two-three days, a low-pressure region over the northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to grow more noticeable and proceed west-north-westwards throughout Odisha, Jharkhand, and north Chhattisgarh, according to the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre.

On Sunday, the department predicts light to moderate rain in various areas throughout coastal Odisha’s districts.

Many districts, including Cuttack, Sambalpur, Balasore, Malkangiri, Kalahandi, Bhadrak, and Kendrapara, are expected to get heavy to extremely heavy rains.

P K Jena, Special Relief Commissioner, has urged all district collectors to be ready for the IMD’s forecast of exceptionally heavy rain in some places, as well as stay ready for possible flash flooding and inundation of low-lying areas.

https://odishatv.in/news/weather/heavy-rain-thunderstorm-lash-odisha-49347

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Odisha: Models Predict Heavy To Very Heavy Rainfall In The State On June 15-16

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A rise in the mean sea level pressure has been detected in the Bay of Bengal as a result of a major change in conditions. As a result, the low-pressure region over the north western Bay of Bengal, near to the shores of Odisha and West Bengal, has weakened. The model forecasts, on the other hand, suggest that the system will strengthen in the next 48 hours.

The NCEP GFS projects a low-pressure system to reach the Odisha coast between Puri and Jagatsinghpur on June 15-16, whereas the ECMWF expects the system to go towards the north Odisha-West Bengal coast on June 15-16.

Odisha will receive a fair quantity of precipitation on June 15-16, according to both models.

What would be the impact of rainfall?

Except for south Odisha regions like Koraput and Malkangiri, where the accumulated rainfall in 24 hours might be in the range of 40-50mm, ECMWF, GFS, and IMD models predict less than 20 mm of rain in 24 hours on June 13 due to the system’s weakening.

June 14: The accumulated rainfall in 24 hours in the districts of Balangir, Sambalpur, and surrounding areas will be in the range of 30-35mm. Heavy rains are expected in the South Odisha district. The accumulated precipitation in 24 hours in the areas bordering Chhattisgarh may see severe rains in the range of 40-90 mm during the night hours. Koraput, Kalahandi, Boudh, and Sonepur districts are expected to receive very heavy rain (90mm in 24 hours).

June 15: Heavy rains are expected in the early morning hours in southern coastal areas such as Ganjam and Khurda. Puri is expected to get heavy rain by 11:30 a.m. In districts like Cuttack and towns like Bhubaneswar, heavy rain is expected in the evening hours. The capital city is expected to get nearly 50 millimetres of rain in the next 24 hours.

June 16: Heavy rain is expected in areas such as Bhadrak, Jajpur, Angul, Dhenkanal, Bargarh, and Sambalpur.

What does the IMD Monsoon Outlook say about the rain in Odisha in June?

From June 17 to June 23, the country’s top weather forecasting organisation anticipates the formation of a new low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal during the first half of the week (17-20 June).

According to the forecast, Odisha will experience a new active monsoon rainfall spell activity during the period due to the formation of a monsoon trough, strengthening of easterly winds in northern India, and strengthening of westerly winds coupled with an increase in pressure gradient across the west coast. As a result, the state’s overall rainfall activity is expected to continue above normal this week.

The lack of rain from June 24-30 will result in fewer rainy days in the state.

What’s the current monsoon status?

Despite the fact that the south-west monsoon has embraced 11 districts in the State, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Mayurbhanj, and other districts in the are still waiting for the monsoon to arrive. According to an IMD analysis, the monsoon will cover the entire state in the following 48 hours.

https://odishatv.in/news/weather/monsoon-low-on-jun-15-heavy-to-very-heavy-rains-in-odisha-on-jun15-16-49330

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