Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Odisha Tractor Swept Away in Flood, Driver Survives
A tractor got pulled away by strong water in Odisha because of heavy rain that made the road a river.
The people in the tractor jumped out before it went completely underwater and were able to swim away.
The road was flooded because a canal overflowed.
People who live there say that the bad roads and lack of signs caused the problem.
Officials are telling people not to use the road until the water goes down and warning people about flooding in the area.
A tractor was swept away by floodwaters in Odisha.
The incident occurred on the Manamunda-Sagada Road near the Kurumunda canal.
The driver and another person escaped by jumping off the tractor.
Locals cited poor infrastructure and lack of warnings as contributing factors.
Officials have advised against using the affected route until the water recedes.
- Who
- The driver and another person in the tractor, local residents, and officials.
- What
- A tractor was swept away by floodwaters.
- When
- During heavy overnight rainfall.
- Where
- Manamunda-Sagada Road near Kurumunda canal, Boudh district, Odisha.
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused flooding that submerged the road.
Locals
Officials
Infrastructure Concerns
Locals
Poor infrastructure and a lack of warning signs contributed to the incident.
Officials
N/A
- Location
- Boudh district, Odisha, India
- Road
- Manamunda-Sagada Road
- Cause
- Heavy rainfall
- Incident
- Tractor swept away by floodwaters
- Water Depth
- Approximately four feet on the road.