Bhubaneswar: A total of 2,064 people have drowned in Odisha over the past three years, as revealed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the State Assembly on Monday.
In a written statement, CM Majhi shared the details of drowning incidents across the state.
Cuttack district recorded the highest number of drownings, with 252 deaths. Following Cuttack, Mayurbhanj district had 251 drowning deaths.
Other districts with significant drowning numbers include Koraput (207 drownings), Nabarangpur (102 drownings), and Balasore (99 drownings).
The Chief Minister shared this information in response to a question raised by BJP MLA Om Prakash Mishra from Satyabadi.
To address the rising number of drowning deaths, the state government has taken steps to identify high-risk areas and raise public awareness.
Additionally, the government has set up the Odisha State Watermanship and Lifeguard Institute (OSWALI) in Ramchandi of Puri.
This institute trains fire and emergency service personnel, along with home guards, to respond to drowning incidents. These trained persons are deployed along shorelines to prevent and rescue people during emergencies.
