Tag: Odisha Flood

Flood Threat
Odisha flood: Check water flow and danger level status in major rivers of state

Adding to the woes, IMD on Monday said a new low pressure is likely to form over north-west Bay of Bengal (BoB) around August 19. It is expected that several parts of the state will experience rainfall activities under the influence of the system.

  • Monday, 15 August 2022
Odisha Flood Havoc
Odisha Flood LIVE updates: All rivers flowing below danger level, says water resources EIC

After the devastating flood in Mahanadi system, the focus has now shifted to Subarnarekha River as a massive flood is expected at any time in this river

  • Saturday, 13 August 2022
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Three-day-old baby rescued from house marooned in floodwaters in Odisha

Time and again, adversities have led us to something truly hopeful and inspiring. These images are from Punasita village in Balasore district, which has been grappling with flooding due to rise in the water level of Jalaka River.

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  • Wednesday, 22 September 2021
Flood Threat In Odisha
Flood Threat In Odisha: Jalaka River Flows Over Danger Mark

Incessant rain in upper catchment areas has led to the rise in water level of Jalaka River, which is flowing above the danger mark at Mathani in Balasore.

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  • Wednesday, 22 September 2021
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Flood-Like Situation In Jajpur And Mayurbhanj As Rivers Continue To Swell

Over 1,500 people of around 200 families residing in Bangali Sahi, Ghutu Sahi and Bal Sahi have remained stranded since Monday.

  • Thursday, 16 September 2021
Hirakud Dam
21 Lakh People Hit By Heavy Rain In Odisha; Low-To-Medium Flood Expected In Mahanadi

The water level at Hirakud dam now stands at 628.23 ft against the full capacity of 630ft. Excess water is being released through 12 gates. The current inflow into the dam is 2,98,000 cusecs per second while the outflow is 2,25,000 cusecs.

  • Wednesday, 15 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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Row surfaces over flood water management in Odisha

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 […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
Blackbucks swept away in flood in Odisha
Blackbucks swept away in floodwaters, fate unknown

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 […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Heavy rain brings Odisha to halt; Normal life hit in Twin City

Bhubaneswar: Incessant rainfall over the last 24 hours due to the low-pressure over the Bay of Bengal has thrown normal life out of gear in several parts of Odisha including the twin city of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Several areas in Cuttack have been waterlogged following heavy downpour since last night while water has rushed into […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
Flood fear looms large in north Odisha

Bhubaneswar: Authorities in Keonjhar, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts have stepped up their preparedness for rescue-and- relief operations as water level in three of the major rivers of north Odisha crossing the danger mark today. The situation in Balasore district is also being monitored, officials said. The state government has already mobilised ODRAF, NDRF and fire […]

  • Thursday, 22 July 2021
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Baitarani crosses danger mark near Akhuapada; flood situation grim in Anandpur

Bhadrak: A flood-like situation has cropped up in Bhadrak district with Baitarini river breaching the danger mark at Akhuapada on Sunday. The water level rose to 18.10 metre today above the danger mark at 17.83 metres. Dhamnagar and Bhadaripokhari blocks of the district have been worst affected following the rise in water level of Baitarini […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
HIRKUDD
Flood Threat: Alert issued as Hirakud opens 25 gates to release floodwater

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government directed Collectors of several districts to remain ‘alert’ keeping in view a possible flood in Mahanadi basin as Hirakud dam opened five additional gates today. Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi informed that excess flood water from Hirakud dam is being released through 25 gates. As a result, nearly 8 to 8.5 […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
June Flood in Odisha?
Odisha: Mahanadi Basin To See Very Heavy Rain On June 15, Level 5 ft over Rule Curve Norm

Despite no monsoon rains in Chhattisgarh to date, the Hirakud reservoir level is currently 5 ft over the Rule Curve level of 595 ft till July 1. The rising water level in Brahmani basin needs monitoring when more rains predicted in Jharkhand during next 48 hrs

  • Sunday, 13 June 2021
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Baitarani Floods: Over 3 lakh people in Bhadrak & Jajpur affected

Bhadrak/Jajpur: Situation still remains grim in Bhadrak and Jajpur districts as over 53000 hectares area and hundreds of villages have remained submerged in flood waters due to rise in water level of Baitarani River. Reports claim as many as 3.26 lakh people have been trapped in flood water. Especially, people in the Bhandaripokhari block in […]

  • Friday, 04 June 2021
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