Tag: Odisha Floods

Odisha flood situation
Flood situation to peak in Odisha in few hours, says EIC

The flood situation in Odisha is likely to peak in three hours. This period is extremely crucial for all, said the Engineer in Chief of Odisha Water Resources Department Bijay Kumar Mishra.

  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Odisha BJP Chief Sameer Mohanty
BJP slams Chhattisgarh, Odisha govts over Mahanadi floods; BJD says water management primary focus

Sameer Mohanty also accused the Odisha government of soft-paddling the dispute thereby neglecting the interests of the people of Odisha who depend on the river for their livelihood.

  • Monday, 15 August 2022
Medium Flood In Mahanadi
Medium-level flood in Mahanadi; peak flood water to pass through Mundali tomorrow

Odisha government on Sunday put the Collectors of several districts on alert in view of a medium-scale flood in Mahanadi and directed officials to carry out necessary evacuation and rehabilitation measures if required.

  • 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
Mo Bus drowns in floodwater at Jatni underpass, passengers rescued
Watch: Mo Bus submerges in floodwater at Jatni underpass, passengers rescued

A Mo Bus became the victim of urban flooding after heavy showers in Jatni area of Khordha leaving passengers battling for life before being rescued to safety.

  • Saturday, 06 August 2022
Odisha fire dept personnel rescue 4 youths from flood affected area in Malkangiri
Odisha fire dept personnel rescue 4 youths from flood-affected area in Malkangiri

After receiving information, fire department officials rushed to the spot and rescued them with the help of a motor boat.

  • Sunday, 17 July 2022
Odisha Govt On Alert As Subarnarekha And Jalaka Rivers In Balasore Overflow
Odisha Govt On Alert As Subarnarekha And Jalaka Rivers In Balasore Overflow

Jalaka River was also flowing over the danger level of 6.64 metres near Mathani leading to inundation of several roads which have severely affected communication in the region. The floodwater from Jalaka has entered 50 villages of 12 panchayats of the district.

  • Thursday, 23 September 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
Balasore flood
Odisha Rain: Jalaka River In Balasore Crosses Danger Mark, Two Blocks Severely Affected

The residents of Rasulpur and Srirampur panchayats under Sadar block of Balasore district are also suffering as floodwater has entered the village affecting communication in these regions.

  • Wednesday, 22 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
Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay Of Bengal, More Rain Alert For Odisha
Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay Of Bengal: Yellow Warning For 3 Odisha Districts

The cyclonic circulation now lies over east-central and adjoining northeast Bay of Bengal extending upto 5.8 km above mean sea level. It is very likely to move west north-westwards and reach Northwest Bay of Bengal off north Odisha-WestBengal coasts during the next 12 hours, informed the Met Centre in a tweet.

  • 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
Flood Threat Looms Large In Odisha As Hirakud Dam Open 24 Sluice Gates
Flood Fear Looms Large In Odisha As Hirakud Dam Opens 24 Sluice Gates

Special Relief Commissioner Pradeep Kumar Jena had earlier said that a low to medium flood in the Mahanadi river system is being expected as the upper catchment areas in Chhattisgarh have been receiving heavy rainfall due to the depression which crossed Odisha on Tuesday.

  • Thursday, 16 September 2021
Mahanadi
Chhattisgarh responsible for floods in Odisha: BJD

Bhubaneswar: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Chhattisgarh government for releasing excess water into the Mahanadi without prior information. Speaking to media, BJD vice president, Debi Prasad Mishra blamed the neighbouring state for flooding in Mahanadi and stated that lack of information from the Chhattisgarh government about the […]

  • Thursday, 01 July 2021
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Cyclone Titli aftermath: Flood situation improving in Odisha, says SRC

Bhubaneswar: Flood situation triggered by heavy rain following Cyclone ‘Titli’ is gradually improving, particularly in Ganjam and Gajapati districts, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Bishnupada Sethi today. Sethi informed that though water is fast receding from several parts of Ganjam and Gajapati districts, many villages are still marooned. However, adequate steps are being taken to […]

  • Tuesday, 22 June 2021
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