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Rainwater enters hospitals transformed under 5T in Ganjam; patients suffer
Rainwater enters hospitals transformed under 5T in Ganjam; patients suffer

The hospital was transformed under the 5T initiative of the state government at an estimated cost of Rs 2 crore one month back.

  • Sunday, 17 March 2024
OTV wins big at Laadli Media Awards
OTV wins big at Laadli Media Awards for highlighting plight of menstruating girls and women in Odisha's flood-hit areas 

Out of 857 entries in 13 languages across the nation, OTV’s Pragnya and Jyotshna scripted history by winning the award that commits to fostering gender sensitivity in media and advancing the vision of a more gender-just and equitable society.

  • Sunday, 22 October 2023
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam authorities open 4 more gates; no flood threat, says EIC

Meanwhile, the Hirakud dam authorities today opened four more dates to release excess water. With this, now excess floodwater is being released through 26 gates of the Hirakud reservoir.

  • Saturday, 16 September 2023
Hirakud Dam
Incessant rainfall: No flood threat in Odisha, says Engineer-in-chief

Engineer-in-Chief of the State Water Resources Department, Bhakta Ranjan Mohanty said that the state government is ready for any situation.

  • Thursday, 14 September 2023
BJP National President JP Nadda Takes Stock Flood Destruction In Himachal
BJP National President JP Nadda Takes Stock Flood Destruction In Himachal

BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday took stock of the devastation caused by heavy rains and floods in Himachal Pradesh.The death toll from rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh has climbed to 78 over the past week.Rescue operations involving the Army, National and State Disaster Response Forces, Police, and Home Guards are ongoing in the affected areas.

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  • Sunday, 20 August 2023
Villagers still struggling in aftermath of floods in Odisha’s Bhadrak 
Villagers still struggling in aftermath of floods in Odisha’s Bhadrak 

The worst-affected panchayats are Talagopabindha, Bilana, Baro, Kampada and Shyamsundarpur. Due to the flood in the Salandi River, the villages have been marooned for the last nine days.

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Water-Borne Disease Alert In Odisha After Flood
Water-Borne Disease Alert In Odisha After Flood

The flood water already beginning to recede in most parts of Odisha, water-borne diseases have begun to knock on the doors of people in flood-hit areas forcing the Health Department to issue caution.The State government has cautioned people to maintain hygiene in their homes and nearby areas so that there is not an outbreak of any disease.

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  • Tuesday, 08 August 2023
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud opens 20 gates to discharge excess water; no flood threat in next 2-3 days, says EIC

Senior officials informed that Hirakud recorded an inflow of around 3,50, 000 cusecs while the outflow is almost similar.

  • Sunday, 06 August 2023
481 villages in 12 districts affected, says SRC
Odisha rain: 481 villages in 12 districts affected, says SRC

Briefing the media, Sahu said, “There is an apprehension of a medium-scale flood in Mahanadi river system. Collectors have been asked to submit damage assessment reports once the rain subsides.”

  • Thursday, 03 August 2023
Flood Alert in Odisha
Flood Threat in Odisha LIVE Update: Baitarani now below danger mark, water level rises in Hirakud

Incessant rain for the last couple of days under the influence of a low pressure area has caused landslides and waterlogging in several parts of Odisha.

  • Thursday, 03 August 2023
Odisha rain: SRC takes stock of situation, asks Collectors to take precautionary measures 
Odisha rain: SRC takes stock of situation, asks Collectors to take precautionary measures 

According to SRC’s office, the State has received an average rainfall of 83.8 mm during the last 24 hours. The highest rainfall of 390.6 mm has been recorded in Boudh block in Boudh district, while four blocks have recorded rainfall of more than 300 mm.

  • Wednesday, 02 August 2023
Woman swept away after surge in Baitarani River water, rescued
Woman swept away after surge in Baitarani River water, rescued

According to sources, Raula went to river to take a bath this morning. While she was bathing, suddenly the water level of the river increased due to heavy rain and she was swept away by the strong current.

  • Wednesday, 02 August 2023
Incessant rain triggers flood-like situations in several parts of Odisha
Incessant rain triggers flood-like situations in several parts of Odisha

The residents of Biramaharajpur area in Subarnapur district have been severely affected as floodwater has entered many low-lying villages. Manisapali, Manisapali Jungle, Brahmanipalli, Baraghat and Krushnapalli villages are marooned after Harihara Jore dam released floodwater on Tuesday night.

  • Wednesday, 02 August 2023
Massive Canal Breach In Puri
20-Feet Canal Breach In Puri, Acres Of Farmland Flooded

A massive canal breach has flooded acres of farmland in Puri district of Odisha.A breach of about 20 feet has occured at Nuagaon Distributary Canal under Balanga WR Division Under impact of the rift, water from the canal has so far inundated over 30 acres of farmland

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  • Friday, 28 July 2023
Flood
Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Odisha's Malkangiri

Heavy rain over the last three days has caused a flood-like situation in southern Odisha's Malkangiri district, as large parts have been cut off due to water logging and submersion of roads, an official said on Thursday.

  • Thursday, 20 July 2023
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