Several ancient and perennial rivers in Odisha, including Karandia, Kushabhadra, Prachi, Alaka, and Daya, are on the verge of extinction. Due to siltation, illegal encroachment, and lack of maintenance, these rivers are turning into dry lands, severely affecting agriculture and groundwater levels in districts like Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, and Puri. Environmentalists emphasize the urgent need for restoration as these lifelines struggle for existence. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/riverbeds-turn-barren-as-rivers-disappear-from-the-map-11884593 #creator program