Tag: Floods

Australia Flood
Thousands of houses may be inundated as flood continues in Aus state

The Victorian government announced on Monday a A$351 million ($219 million) package funding to help families affected by the flooding, as well as rebuilding damaged roads and clean-up efforts.

  • Monday, 17 October 2022
Odisha BJP demands Naveen’s apology for ‘man-made’ flood
Odisha BJP demands Naveen’s apology for ‘man-made’ flood

A BJP delegation has reviewed the flood situation in the State and submitted a report to the party’s state unit president Samir Mohanty. The party also released a complaint letter describing the flood a man-made disaster.

  • Thursday, 01 September 2022
‘48 Hrs Critical’
Hirakud To Open 40 Gates, Next 48 Hrs Crucial

As part of its ongoing measures to combat the flood-situation, the Odisha government on Tuesday decided to open additional gates of Hirakud Dam to flush out excess floodwater entering the reservoir. As per the decision, the floodwater will now be released through 40 gates of Hirakud.

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  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
MHA Approves Rs 3,063.21 Cr As Natural Calamity Aid To 6 States
MHA Approves Rs 3,063.21 Cr As Natural Calamity Aid To 6 States

During the financial year 2021-22, the Central Government has released Rs 17,747.20 crore to 28 states for their SDRF and an additional fund of Rs 3,543.54 crore has been released to seven states from NDRF too, officials added.

  • Thursday, 30 December 2021
Kerala Floods
Kerala Floods: Many Dead As Incessant Rainfall Causes Landslides, Water logging

Heavy downpour has left many areas flooded in Kerala. Landslides triggered by rainfall in Idukki and Kottayam led to death of several persons. As per national media reports, more than 20 people have been killed and several are still missing.

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  • Monday, 18 October 2021
75 Vulnerable Flooding Spots In Bhubaneswar, BMC Promises Action To Avoid Mishaps
75 Vulnerable Flooding Spots In Bhubaneswar, BMC Promises Action To Avoid Mishaps

On urban flooding, the BMC Commissioner informed that city civic authorities had earlier marked 27 vulnerable waterlogging spots but after record-breaking rainfall this year, the numbers of such susceptible zones have been revised to 75.

  • Wednesday, 22 September 2021
Water level rises in Subarnarekha
Odisha Floods: Subarnarekha Water Level Rising, Peak At Midnight; Admin On Alert, Says SRC

Though there are no threats of any major flood, but it is anticipated that the floodwater might enter some low-lying villages in Bhograi and Baliapal in Balasore districts.

  • Friday, 17 September 2021
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OTV Exclusive: We will form disaster response force like ODRAF, says Kerala DGP

Bhubaneswar/Kochi: Taking a cue from Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), Kerala Deputy General of Police Loknath Behera said that a disaster response force will be formed for the southern Indian state soon. In an exclusive interview to OTV, Behera said, “Soon a Kerala State Disaster Response Force will be formed like ODRAF to tackle […]

  • Thursday, 29 July 2021
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After deluge, BMC to revive natural drainage channels

Bhubaneswar: After facing criticism over widespread flooding in smart city, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has now decided to act tough on individuals and institutions for illegal encroachments on natural drainage channels. BMC Mayor Anant Narayan Jena informed that already 10 sensitive and vulnerable points have been identified while special measures would be taken to clear […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Bhubaneswar: Garage Chhak flooded after breach in canal wall

Bhubaneswar: A breach in the nearby canal embankment flooded the Garage Chhak area in Bhubaneswar throwing normal life out of gear in the area this morning. According to sources, the Kedargouri apartment block has been marooned while overflowing water from the canal has flooded the low lying areas nearby. Following the incident, local MLA and […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Deo River in spate; Udala-Balasore road cut off

Udala: Incessant rains have left various rivers in Balasore district in spate disrupting road communication. In Udala, water levels in Deo River have risen significantly submerging a temporary bridge at Odapala cutting off road communication between Udala and Balasore. Deo river waters have also submerged roads at Brundagarh. Water levels in Sanj river have also […]

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Odisha Fire Service braces for possible floods

Taking note of the forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) that there would be more than normal rainfall in Odisha this year, the Odisha Fire Services department is bracing for possible floods and cyclone in the state

  • Tuesday, 20 July 2021
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Floods renders 30,000 homeless in Nigeria

Lagos: Local authorities in Nigeria’s southern state of Edo on Saturday said 30,000 people have been displaced by floods in more than 35 communities in eastern and central part of the state. The disaster had gone beyond the purview of local government council areas, Aremiyau Momoh, chairman of Etsako East, told reporters in Benin city, […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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John Abraham 'extremely disturbed' by Kerala floods

Mumbai: Actor John Abraham says he is extremely disturbed by what is happening in Kerala, where heavy rains have led to flooding of several districts. John, who had the fondest childhood memories of Kerala, on Thursday morning urged people to donate to the Chief Minister’s fund to help the flood-hit people. “Extremely disturbed by what […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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Diplomatic efforts required in managing disasters caused by floods

  New Delhi:  Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday stressed the requirement of diplomatic efforts in managing disasters arising out of floods and sought help from neighbouring countries for sharing Hydrological data on rivers. “Diplomatic efforts are required in managing disasters arising out of floods…Hydrological data on rivers should be shared by the neighbouring countries […]

  • Tuesday, 06 July 2021
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