Flood Threat in Odisha LIVE Update: Baitarani now below danger mark, water level rises in Hirakud

Hirakud opens 8 more sluice gates; floodwater now being released through 20 gates

Posted by: Nitesh Kumar Sahoo

3 more gates of Hirakud Dam opened; water being discharged through 20 gates.

 

Baitarani now below danger mark; ground reality from Bhadrak, Balasore and other Odisha districts

Posted by: Rashmi Ranjan

The overall flood situation in Bhadrak district is registering a gradual improvement with Baitarini river now flowing below the danger mark. As per the district administration officials, around 1, 81,000 people from 312 villages in four blocks of the district have been affected in the season's first flood this year.

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Hirakud water level stands at 620.10 ft

Posted by: Vikash Sharma

The water level in Hirakud dam is rising due to inflow of water from Chhattisgarh. By 6 am today, the water level of Hirakud dam stood at 620.10 ft. As per official sources, excess water is being released through 12 gates of the dam. 

Flood situation under control; Hirakud to open more gates, says EIC

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Even as thousands of people have been marooned in view of the rise in water level of major rivers, the overall flood situation in Mahanadi, Baitarini and Brahmani is under control, said Engineer-in-Chief of the State Water Resources Department, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty on Friday. Read More...

Five more gates of Hirakud dam will be opened in afternoon

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Five more gates of Hirakud dam will be opened in the afternoon in view of heavy rainfall in upper catchments areas of Chhattisgarh.

At present, excess water is being released through two gates of the dam, says Engineer-in-Chief of the State Water Resources Department, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty

'Flood situation in Baitarani and Mahanadi under control'

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The flood situation in Baitarani and Mahanadi is under control, informed Engineer-in-cof the State Water Resources Department, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty. There are reports of breaches at two places, however, the water level of all rivers receding as there has been no rainfall, added Mohanty.

He further said that the peak flood will pass through low-lying areas of Kendrapara district this afternoon.

Thousands marooned in Odisha as Mahanadi basin floods; Brahmani & Baitarani breach danger marks

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Thousands of people were marooned across Odisha as the Mahanadi river basin flooded on Friday following relentless rain in the upper catchment areas for the last few days. Read More...

Hirakud water level on the rise

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Water level at Hirakud reservoir stands at 614.60 ft by 6 am today; inflow and outflow at 4,32,808 cusecs and 67,690 cusecs respectively

20 ft breach occurred in Mahanadi river in Jagatsinghpur district

Posted by: Poonam Singh

20 ft breach occurred in Mahanadi river near Teramanapur village under Kujang police limits in Jagatsinghpur district; Kotasahi marooned in floodwater Odisha.

Portion of Kharasrota River embankment sloughs in Jajpur

Posted by: Mrunal Manmay Dash

A portion of Kharasrota River embankment collapsed near Olei under Binjharpur Block in jajpur district on Thursday. As per reports, sandbags are being used by the district administration to bolster the embankment.

9.10 lakh cusecs of flood water currently passing through Mundali

Posted by: Mrunal Manmay Dash

With waterflow in Mahanadi river on the rise, 9.10 lakh cusecs of flood water was reportedly passing through Mundali barrage in Cuttack by 3PM today.

 

9.10 lakh cusecs of flood water in Mahanadi River passing through Mundali as of 3PM today #Odisha pic.twitter.com/7QXbeO13pf

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Maa Pataneswari Temple in Bolangir waterlogged after heavy rainfall in the area

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Low to medium flood expected in Mahanadi river system: Odisha engineer-in-chief

Posted by: Poonam Singh

“With pick flood water expected to flow at Mundali by Thursday evening, there is a possibility of low to medium flood in Mahanadi river system in Odisha,” said Engineer-in-chief (Water Resource Department) Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty on Thursday. Read More...

Heavy rain brings suffering for people in Binika

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Strong floodwaters wash away bridge in Odisha’s Angul

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Heavy rain throws normal life out of gear in Odisha: 1 dead, 3 injured; flood threat looms large

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Torrential rain induced by low pressure for the last couple of days has thrown life out of gear in various parts of Odisha causing landslides and waterlogging in several places. Read More....

Record 390 mm rainfall unleashes flood-like situation in Boudh

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Bansadhara River crosses danger level after heavy rain in Odisha

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Except Baitarani, no flood threat in any rivers in Odisha, says Chief Engineer

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The water level is rising in different rivers of Odisha due to incessant rain induced by low pressure. However, except for Baitarani, there is no flood threat in any other rivers of the State, said the Engineer-in-Chief of the State Water Resources Department, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty. Read More...

Odisha rain: SRC takes stock of situation, asks Collectors to take precautionary measures

Posted by: Poonam Singh

With Odisha continuing to experience heavy downpours under the influence of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Satyabrata Sahu on Wednesday reviewed the situation of affected districts and asked collectors to remain alert. Read More...