Odisha Man's Body Left on Rooftop for 18 Hours Amid Floods

The body of an elderly man in Odisha, India, was reportedly kept on a rooftop for 18 hours due to severe flooding in the Jajpur district. His family claimed they received no assistance in retrieving the body amidst the floodwaters.

21 Aug, 14:22 — 21 Aug, 14:24

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Why this matters

This incident highlights the severe challenges faced by communities during natural disasters, particularly in accessing basic services like dignified disposal of the deceased. It underscores the urgent need for improved disaster response mechanisms and infrastructure in flood-prone regions.

Key entitiesHrushikesh Mallik Jajpur Odisha

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An elderly man's body was left on a rooftop for 18 hours in Odisha due to floods
The incident occurred in the Jajpur district of Odisha
The deceased was 61-year-old Hrushikesh Mallik

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The deceased was identified as Hrushikesh Mallik.

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Hrushikesh Mallik died around 4:30 PM on Wednesday.

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The family received no help for 18 hours.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7d ago

‘Received no help’: Odisha man’s body kept on rooftop for 18 hours amid floods

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual7d ago

Elderly man's body remains on rooftop for 18 hours amid Jajpur floods in Odisha

The deceased, identified as 61-year-old Hrushikesh Mallik, died around 4.30 pm on Wednesday.

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First report: hindustan-times · 21 Aug, 14:22|Full coverage: 2 · 3m|Window: 3m

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hindustan-times21 Aug, 14:22First to report

Elderly man's body remains on rooftop for 18 hours amid Jajpur floods in Odisha

Times of India21 Aug, 14:24Latest update

‘Received no help’: Odisha man’s body kept on rooftop for 18 hours amid floods

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Death and Initial PlacementWednesday afternoon

Hrushikesh Mallik died around 4:30 PM on Wednesday, and his body was placed on the rooftop due to rising floodwaters.

Prolonged WaitWednesday evening to Thursday morning

The body remained on the rooftop for 18 hours as the family reportedly received no help.

Reporting of IncidentThursday afternoon

News outlets reported on the incident, detailing the man's identity and the duration his body was left on the rooftop.

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Odisha Man's Body Left on Rooftop for 18 Hours Amid Floods

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‘Received no help’: Odisha man’s body kept on rooftop for 18 hours amid floods

Elderly man's body remains on rooftop for 18 hours amid Jajpur floods in Odisha

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Elderly man's body remains on rooftop for 18 hours amid Jajpur floods in Odisha

‘Received no help’: Odisha man’s body kept on rooftop for 18 hours amid floods

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