As per the information shared in the Odisha Assembly, a total of 416 individuals lost their lives in fire accidents in Odisha over the past three years. The data indicates a gradual decrease in fatalities, with 192 deaths in 2022-23, 118 in 2023-24, and 106 in 2024-25, reflecting a positive trend in reducing fire-related casualties.
Apart from the human toll, properties worth Rs 27.84 crore were damaged in fire incidents across the state during the same period. Additionally, the assembly data disclosed that 6578 individuals lost their lives in the state due to natural calamities like snakebites, lightning strikes, and drowning in the years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Drowning emerged as the primary cause of disaster-related deaths in Odisha, with 2006 fatalities recorded in 2023-24, slightly decreasing to 1854 in the following financial year. Lightning-related deaths rose from 286 to 314 between 2023-24 and 2024-25, while snakebite fatalities decreased significantly from 1147 to 971 during the same period.
Odisha has consistently faced high fatality rates from snakebites, underscoring a persistent public health and safety challenge in the state. Responding to another query, it was revealed that 1336 individuals lost their lives due to lightning strikes over the past five years.
