Tag: Flood In Odisha

Baitarani River Near Dhamnagar
Dhamnagar bypolls: Flood woes major issue for voters

Flood is a constant threat for these people and a major issue during elections. Probably why, the voters have never repeated any MLA from the constituency since 2020.

  • Friday, 21 October 2022
Flood situation turns curse for students in Odisha, future pushed into darkness
Flood situation turns curse for students in Odisha, future pushed into darkness

Meanwhile, School and Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Das said that after analysing the situation of the schools in areas affected by the flood, the decision of school reopening will be taken by the district administration.

  • Sunday, 21 August 2022
 Flood Aerial View
Flood In Odisha - Athagarh Area Reeling Under Massive Flood

Flood In Odisha - Athagarh Area Reeling Under Massive Flood

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  • Saturday, 20 August 2022
Flood havoc in Odisha: SRC says mitigation efforts on, next 24 hours crucial
Flood havoc in Odisha: SRC says mitigation efforts on, next 24 hours crucial

The ravaging flood in Mahanadi basin has caused immense hardships for people in several districts of Odisha and the situation is unlikely to change in next 24 hours. 

  • Wednesday, 17 August 2022
Odisha floods: Normalcy affected, thousands suffer as overflowing rivers inundates low-lying areas
Odisha floods: Normalcy affected, thousands suffer as overflowing rivers inundate low-lying areas

Floodwater has marooned several villages after a rupture in Balarampur gheri embankment. Similarly, Dhiabalarampur village has been cut off from the rest of the region.

  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Mahanadi At Danger Level
Flood In Odisha - Mahanadi flowing over danger level near Mundali

Excess water is being released from the Hirakud Dam triggering a rise in water level in several areas in the lower catchment areas. Mahanadi was flowing over danger level near Mundali.

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  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Flood Peak Soon
Flood Situation In Odisha | Engineer-in-Chief Shares Latest Details

With the flood situation in Odisha worsening, the Engineer-in-Chief of the Water Resources department shared the details regarding the current flood scenario in the State.

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  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
 Drowned Car Rescued
Car Submerged In Flood In Odisha Pulled Out By Locals

A car got stranded and submerged in floodwaters in Athagarh area of Cuttack district, following which the passengers had to be resuced and the vehicle was also pulled out by the locals using a rope.

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  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Flashflood Impact
Odisha: Boudh Villages Cutoff After Flashflood

Several villages in Boudh district have been marooned due to floodwater surge. If reports are anything to go by, as many as 55 villages in the Harbhanga tehsil were cutoff following flashflood in the region. Watch this video.

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  • Sunday, 14 August 2022
Odisha Flood
Hirakud discharge triggers flood situation in several parts of Odisha, check pics

Even though the Odisha government has predicted a small-scale flood due to release of massive amount of floodwaters from Hirakud Dam in a day or two, several low lying regions of districts from east to west Odisha especially the ones situated around the Mahanadi basin have already witnessed flood situation.

  • Sunday, 14 August 2022
500 Feet Breach In Jalaka River In Balasore Triggers Massive Flooding Scare
500 ft Breach In Jalaka River Embankment Triggers Major Flooding Scare In Balasore District

The floodwater from the river meanwhile is expected to further inundate several Panchayats in two Blocks - Basta and Balasore Sadar - which are already water-logged. 

  • Wednesday, 22 September 2021
No Chance of Flood
No Chance Of Flood In Odisha Anymore, Informs Chief Engineer Of Water Resources Dept

There is no chance of flood in Odisha currently, since water levels of various rivers in the state have gone below the danger mark. This information was given by Chief Engineer Of Water Resources Department, Dhiren Samal on Saturday (Sept 18).

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  • Saturday, 18 September 2021
Odisha Water Resources Chief Engineer Rules Out Possibility Of Imminent Flood In State
No Imminent Flood Threat From River Systems In Odisha, Says Top Water Official

Chief Engineer, Water Resources Dhiren Samal informed that the water level in the basins of Mahanadi, Baitarani, Brahmani and other rivers is either stable or on a receding trend. “So, there is little likelihood of escalation of flood situation in these systems,” he assured.

  • Saturday, 18 September 2021
Odisha: 2 Minor Siblings Die After Drowning In Flood Water In Backyard Of House
Odisha: 2 Minor Siblings Die After Drowning In Flood Water In Backyard Of House

The siblings were later found in the vicinity of their home in critical condition after they were washed away by the strong water current. 

  • Friday, 17 September 2021
Rain Fury In Odisha: SRC Orders Damage Assessment In A Week
Rain Fury In Odisha: SRC Orders To Assess Damages In A Week For Compensation

After a record-breaking rainfall wreaked havoc in several parts of Odisha for almost three days causing widespread deluge and destruction of property, and some human casualties, the State Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) on Tuesday asked the Collectors of all districts to take immediate measures to make an assessment of damages in the affected areas.

  • Tuesday, 14 September 2021
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