Bokaro, Oct 16 (ANI): The flood situation in Odisha, triggered by cyclone Phailin and resultant heavy rains, continued to make life challenging for the locals as the major rivers are flowing above the danger mark, leaving about one lakh people marooned. The storm affected Indian states of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand and West Bengal as well as Thailand, Myanmar and Nepal on 12 October 2013. Meanwhile in Bokaro, Jharkhand, locals highlighted the plight of the homeless villagers. While India successfully minimized the death toll through mass evacuations ahead of the storm, authorities now face the challenge of ensuring survivors get adequate help, say aid workers.
