In Odisha, more than 14 lakh people of about 3,000 villages have been affected by the current wave of flood. Official sources said, 16 people lost their lives so far due to the deluge. Six people have been swept away in flood water. As many as 19 of the 30 districts have been hit by flood in Mahanadi river systems, Brahmani and Baitarani. More than 97,000 persons have been evacuated from low lying areas to safer places.