Sea invades Siali beach amid high tide

High tidal waves breached the shoreline near Siali beach under the Erasama block of Jagatsinghpur district late Friday night, flooding parts of the coastal village and leaving residents and tourists panicked.

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Sea water surged inland from the site of the Siali beach festival stage up to a vehicle parking zone, submerging temporary stalls, roadside eateries, and parts of the Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) guest house.

The tidal intrusion intensified Saturday morning, pushing past the beach area into temporary shops and lodging facilities. OTDC's guesthouse boundary wall was also impacted.

The intrusion has sparked fear among locals from nearby villages such as Siali, Kalabedi, Ramtara, Shankha, and Nolia-sahi under Padmapur panchayat.

Residents of other coastal panchayats like Gadabishunipur, Gadaharishpur, and Ambiki also expressed concern about the sea's sudden unpredictable behaviour.