Tag: Flood In Odisha

Even as few places in the upper Mahanadi basin region in Odisha are predicted to record 9mm rainfall per hour on September 14, there is unlikely any emerging flood situation in the Mahanadi. Severe flood forecast as Baitarani will cross danger mark at Akhupada.

Malkangiri/Balasore: Situation in Malkangiri and other districts continue to remain grim after experiencing heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms under the impact of cyclonic storm ‘Daye’ two days ago. While communication to places including Kalimela, Padia, Motu, Balimela, MV-11, MV-37 and Korkanda have been cut-off, acres of farmland still remain submerged in flood water due to […]

Bhubaneswar: With impending threat of floods in the state owing to incessant rains lashing almost all parts over the past few days, the district collectors have been asked to be on alert to meet with any exigency. In a letter to the collectors today, the Special Relief Commissioner has asked them to maintain vigil and […]

Bhubaneswar: There is no flood-like situation in Mahanadi and the water discharge at Mundali has reduced, informed Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi today. “Currently, less than 4.5 lakh cusec of water is being discharged. The water level in Baitarani has also come down so there is no chance of flood,” Sethi said. “Rainfall in last […]

Bhubaneswar: At a time when Odisha is on the brink of facing moderate flood, controversy surfaced over management of flood water in Hirakud Reservoir. As per the rule curve (a flood water management tool); as on July 21, the water level in Hirakud dam should have been 592 feet. But questions are now being raised […]

Bhubaneswar: A disturbing video of blackbucks being swept away in floodwaters of Kharkhari river in Ganjam district emerged this morning sparking off criticism from people all across particularly wildlife enthusiasts. The video reportedly filmed from the Purushottampur –Huma road near Balia in the district showed dozens of these endangered animals struggling to find a ground […]

Bhubaneswar: After “No flood” assurances, the Special Relief Commissioner today alerted of a low to medium scale flood in the Mahanadi river system. With torrential and incessant rain continuing to lash several parts of the state including upper catchment and lower areas of Mahanadi, a low to medium scale flood could be possible in the […]

Bhubaneswar: The Regional Meteorological Centre Saturday issued heavy rain and thunderstorm alert for 19 districts in Odisha. The thunderstorm alert has been issued for Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Keonjhar, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri, Sambalpur, Deogarh and Koraput districts till 1.15 pm today. Meanwhile, the water level of several […]

Rayagada: After visiting the flood affected areas in Kalyansingpur block in the district today, Union Minister Jual Oram lashed out at the Odisha government for its alleged failure in carrying out relief operations properly. “The relief and rescue operations were not done properly. Several flood affected people are yet to receive relief. Besides, names of […]

Malkangiri: Heavy rains triggered by a cyclonic storm in the last 24 hours have triggered a flood like situation in remote areas of the district causing massive damage to crops, sources said. The incessant rains have led to rise in water level of major rivers including Poteru, Saberi and Sileru following which hundreds of acres […]

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) today predicted heavy rainfall and lightning in 16 districts of Odisha in the next 24 hours. The districts likely to be hit by thunderstorm and lightning include Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack, Puri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Bolangir. IMD has advised people in […]

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD), on Friday, forecast heavy rainfall across Odisha and issued a thunderstorm warning accompanied by lightening in six districts. “Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over north Odisha along with heavy rainfall at one or two places over south Odisha during the […]

Bhubaneswar: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) today predicted heavy rainfall in North Odisha during the next 48 hours as depression formed over North Bay of Bengal. Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at one or two places over North Odisha during next 48 hours. The wind speed during the rain is likely to be around […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today directed the collectors of Rayagada, Nabarangpur, Koraput and Cuttack districts to assess the damage caused by floods and submit a preliminary report within seven days. In a review meeting here on Monday, CM Naveen also directed the officials of different departments to work in coordination to tackle the […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as the flash flood situation in Kalyansinghpur in Rayagada district remains grim, Odisha Government on Sunday urged Centre to provide four helicopters to intensify relief and rescue operations. However, the situation is being closely monitored by senior officials and ODRAF, CRPF and fire services units have been rushed in to expedite rescue operations, […]