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Odisha, Jharkhand Rains Bring Floods and School Closures

Odisha, Jharkhand Rains Bring Floods and School Closures
Odisha, Jharkhand Rains: Schools Shut in Mayurbhanj, Garhwa as Floods, Heavy Rain Hit States · timesnownews.com

Heavy rain fell in parts of Odisha on September 1.

The rain made several rivers rise.

Flooding was reported in Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts.

Because of the flooding, schools in six parts of Mayurbhanj were told to close.

This was done to help keep students and staff safe.

The headline also mentions Garhwa in Jharkhand.

However, the article does not explain what happened there.

The main details in the report concern Odisha.

Key facts

Affected state detailed in report
Odisha
Rainfall date
Tuesday, September 1
Flooded districts
Mayurbhanj and Jajpur
School closures
Schools were ordered closed in six blocks of Mayurbhanj district
Cause
Heavy rainfall increased the water levels of various rivers
Additional location in headline
Garhwa, Jharkhand; no further information is provided in the article body

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