Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh)/Balosore (Orissa), June 20 : People marooned in flash floods in Balasore in Orissa have alleged tardy pace in relief operations.
About one million people in 887 villages have been affected by flash floods and are scattered between camps, highways and makeshift shelters on higher ground.
The incessant rains have swollen the Subarnarekha, Budhabalanga and Baitarni rivers causing havoc in the district and adjoining areas.
Officials said about four thousand people have been evacuated from marooned villages of worst affected Balasore district.