Devi River

[2] It reaches the Bay of Bengal 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of the mouth of Mahanadhi river, a short distance from the border of Cuttack and Puri districts.

[5] Two fishermen were killed and two injured when a boat capsized near Astarang in the Devi River on 13 May 1988.

[6] The mouth of the Devi River serves as a nesting ground for olive ridley sea turtles during their breeding season.

However, turtle nesting has declined in recent years due to mass death believed to be brought about by increased mechanised fishing.

The fishing community has been the most affected: residents who use the water for bathing, washing clothes and agriculture purposes are impacted by various waterborne diseases and other health problems.