Tag: Rains

Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr K. Sudhakar
K'taka Minister says New York would be like B'luru if it rained similarly

"Complaining is a very easy job. Solving the problem is a distant thing. "Whose fault is it to merge hundreds of villages into greater Bengaluru and not taking up any development?" Sudhakar questioned.

  • Tuesday, 06 September 2022
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Viral video: 14 cars swept away after sudden rise of water in river

The picnickers rushed to higher places in the forest to save themselves, leaving their cars and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) behind, the official said. At least 14 cars, including some SUVs, were swept away in the water, he said.

  • Monday, 08 August 2022
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5 dead, 5 critical in lightning strikes across Odisha

Five persons died and as many persons were critically injured in lightning strikes in several parts of Odisha on Friday evening.

  • Saturday, 23 July 2022
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Google Person Finder launches tool for Kerala Floods

Kerala: Google India has updated its Person Finder tool to aid searches and rescue operations in flood-ravished Kerala: goo.gl/WxuUFp Though it lacks certain features as of now, the tool can be very helpful to locate people scattered all over the state under the present circumstances. Our thoughts are with those in Kerala. Help track missing […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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MeT Dept issues thunderstorm alert for 16 districts

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Department has issued thunderstorm alert for 16 places in the state till 12:30 pm today. Heavy rains accompanied with lightning are also predicted in these places. The alert has been issued for Puri, Cuttack, Kandhamal, Balasore, Khurda, Talcher, Boudh, Bhawanipatna, Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada, Gajapati, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Ganjam and Nayagarh districts. As […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Heavy rains lash twin city; road, rail & air traffic affected

Thunderclouds hovered over the twin city of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack on Tuesday morning bringing along heavy rains and lightening throwing normal life out of gear.

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Nor'wester rains to lash Odisha today

Bhubaneswar: People of Odisha may get some respite from scorching heat as Nor’wester (locally known as Kalabaisakhi) rain is likely to lash several parts of the State on Thursday. As per the forecast of the regional office of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kalabaisakhi rain is expected in northern and coastal districts in the afternoon which […]

  • Saturday, 24 July 2021
Rains likely in most parts of Odisha in next 12 hrs

Bhubaneswar: Rains are likely to lash most parts of the State in next 12 hours under the influence of a depression, predicted the Regional Meteorological Centre today. Some places of Dhenkanal, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Angul are also expected to get heavy to very heavy rainfall, the met added. Strong gusty surface winds […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
25 blocks record heavy rains; State orders for relief measures

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rains were reported in 25 blocks of eight districts of the State in the past 24 hours following which the government has directed district collectors to take measures to provide relief to people in the affected areas. While Kanas block in Puri recorded maximum 274 mm rainfall, Khunta and Gopabandhunagar in Mayurbhanj registered […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Rains likely in most parts of Odisha from this evening: Met

Bhubaneswar: Several places in the State are likely to experience rains under the influence of a depression over central Bay of Bengal from this evening, forecast the Regional Meteorological Centre here. Heavy rains are likely in coastal, northern and southern  parts of the State as the well marked low pressure formed over the sea will […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Rains likely in Odisha in next 24 hours

Bhubaneswar: As a low pressure system over northern parts of central Madya Pradesh and neighbourhood turned into a well marked low pressure today, some parts of Odisha is likely to receive rainfall in next 24 hours, A bulletin issued by regional Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) centre said. The bulletin also said that the associated upper air cyclonic […]

  • Friday, 23 July 2021
Gunupur bridge washed away, snaps closest Andhra link

Rayagada: Vehicular communication between Gunupur and Srikakulam has been disrupted after a bridge near Jagannathpur in the district washed away by strong water current following heavy rains in upper catchment areas. Also Read: Heavy rains trigger flood-like situation in Malkangiri People of over 30 villages of Gathalapada and Marampa Panchayats under Gunupur block of the district […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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BMC is ready to face waterlogging issue: Commissioner

Bhubaneswar: After telecast of waterlogging problem in different areas of Bhubaneswar for few hours in media, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Krishan Kumar today said excess water can be drained out from the city during rainy days to ensure zero waterlogging. Talking to media after a review meeting here, Krishan Kumar said the city […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
Rains likely in Odisha during next 48 hrs

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rains are predicted across coastal and south Odisha today under the influence of a cyclonic storm over North Bay of Bengal. The Bhubaneswar regional weather office further forecast that the cyclonic storm is likely to develop into a low pressure over east-west parts of the sea in the next 48 hours. With Rath […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Monsoon to reach Odisha in next 48 hrs

Bhubaneswar: Monsoon rains are likely to reach Odisha within 48 hours following a fall in day temperature at several places, forecast the regional meteorological office here today. The met office further predicted a cyclonic storm formed over northern parts of Andhra Pradesh and south Odisha will develop into a low pressure causing rains in the […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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