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Odisha battles flood fury: These pictures narrate the misery

This has led to the Mahanadi, its tributaries and other major rivers in Odisha flooding several districts and opening gates of misery for millions of people

  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
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Odisha flood fury: Turbulent sea engulfs ancient temple in Satabhaya, crocodile scare in Boudh

Incessant rainfall activities have unleashed floodgates of worries for people in many parts of the State.

  • Sunday, 14 August 2022
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Flood-like situation in upper catchment areas of Mahanadi

The situation in the upper catchment areas of Mahanadi river in Chhattisgarh look threatning as Odisha goes into flood-alert mode.

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  • Saturday, 13 August 2022
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Incessant rain: Odisha authorities sound alert as rivers swell

Alerting the downstream areas, Sambalpur District Collector, Ananya Das said heavy rains at the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi river have made the Hirakud reservoir receive a lot of water which is being released now through 20 gates.

  • Friday, 12 August 2022
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7 dead in UAE floods after heavy rains

Seven persons were killed due to floods in northern and eastern United Arab Emirates (UAE) triggered by two days of heavy rains.

  • Saturday, 30 July 2022
Flood management: AP ups height of Polavaram upper cofferdam by 1 metre
Flood management: AP ups height of Polavaram upper cofferdam by 1 metre

The height of the upper cofferdam was earlier 43 metres which has gone up to 44 metres now. 

  • Tuesday, 19 July 2022
Flood situation critical in Assam, neighbouring states
Flood situation critical in Assam, neighbouring states

Nine more people, including two children, died in rain-related incidents in Assam, raising the toll in this year's floods and landslides to 55, a bulletin by the state's disaster management authority said.

  • Saturday, 18 June 2022
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Watch: Biker Swept Away In Flood Waters In Karnataka

A motorcycle rider was swept away in overflowing river water in Karnataka’s Tumakuru area. The rider was later rescued with the help of the locals.

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  • Sunday, 21 November 2021
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Rain Havoc & Flood Fury In Andhra Pradesh

Excessive rain wreaked havoc in several parts of Andhra Pradesh. The state witnessed heavy downpour due to a depression in Bay of Bengal. Many areas were flooded and people have reportedly been stranded. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed the authorities to be vigilant and take necessary measures.

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  • Friday, 19 November 2021
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Watch | Building & Cattle Getting Swept Away In Flood

Watch | Building & Cattle Getting Swept Away In Flood

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  • Friday, 19 November 2021
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Rain Havoc: Mayurbhanj Villagers Put Life At Stake By Crossing River With Bamboo On Trees

Hundreds of residents of Dangadiha village at Mayurbhanj district in Odisha were seen putting their lives at stake by crossing Salandi River over two pieces of bamboos. The area is completely cut-off from the mainland due to incessant rain which caused swelling in the Salandi River.

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  • Thursday, 16 September 2021
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Titli Aftermath: SRC pegs property loss at Rs 2,765 cr

Bhubaneswar: Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi today pegged the loss suffered due to Cyclone Titli and the resultant flood at around Rs 2,765 crore stating that the loss amount could increase as the final reports are yet to come. Sethi informed that a total of 8,125 villages under 128 blocks of 17 districts have been […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Cyclone Titli Impact: Naveen decides to keep birthday celebrations sombre

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday declared not to celebrate his 73rd birthday expressing solidarity with people who are affected by Cyclone Titli and the subsequent floods in some parts of the State. Besides, the Chief Minister’s Office has issued a directive asking ministers, MLAs and bureaucrats not to throng Naveen Niwas to celebrate […]

  • Friday, 30 July 2021
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Amid looming flood threat, Odisha put on alert

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik held discussions with the concerned officials today and reviewed the possible flood situation in the State, informed Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi. “A review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister was held on tackling the possible flood situation. CM directed all the district collectors to remain alert and take all […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Odisha districts battle with flood situation after Cyclone Daye

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 […]

  • Wednesday, 28 July 2021
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