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Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday asked all the district collectors to submit a report on crop loss due to untimely rain within a period of seven days. Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishnupada Sethi has written a letter to all district collectors to send report of crop loss due to the unseasonal rain to the […]

Bolangir: A team of representatives led by Special Relief Commissioner Bishnupada Sethi is on a visit to western Odisha to review the drought situation in the areas. After visiting Nuapada on Tuesday, the team today is at Bolangir for the survey. Besides reviewing the condition of crop lands, it is also interacting with the farmers […]

Bhubaneswar: Even as floods created havoc in several parts of the State, deficit rainfall in the months of June, July and August in several districts has affected agricultural activities leaving the farmers worried. As many as 10 districts of the state have received deficit rainfall between 19 per cent and 39 per cent during the […]

Bhubaneswar: The State recorded 17.4% less rainfall of 293.9 mm in August as against the normal rainfall at 356 mm, said the Special Relief Commissioner’s (SRC) office on Thursday. Malkangiri experienced maximum rainfall at 493.8 mm in the month while Boudh recorded minimum rainfall of 192 mm, as per the SRC office. The State experienced […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government on Tuesday formed an ‘expert committee’ to ascertain the reason behind lightning incidents and subsequent rise in casualties in the State due to the natural calamity. At a review meeting held today, concerns were expressed over spurt in lightning strikes with an experts panel formed comprising officials of Odisha State Disaster Management […]

Bhubaneswar: The State has received an average rainfall of 340.1 mm against the long term average of 339.9 mm in July this year, said a release from Special Relief Commissioner’s office today. Kalahandi district received the highest rainfall of 510.6 mm during in July whereas Nuapada district recorded the lowest rainfall of 170.9 mm. The […]

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 […]

Bhubaneswar: In view of the heavy rain forecast in the next 24 hours, Odisha Government on Monday asked collectors of three districts—Bhadrak, Keonjhar and Jajpur to remain alert to tackle any possible emergency. The precautionary measure has been taken to minimize the loss of life and property in case of a ‘possible flood’ in view […]

Bhubaneswar/Rayagada/Bhawanipatna: Situation in flood affected areas of Rayagada, Kalahandi, Malkangiri and Nabarangpur districts is limping back to normalcy on Wednesday as water receded in most places with relief and restoration on. Vehicular traffic between Malkangiri and Motu was restored as water level on the road decreased after 24 hours. Flood victims have taken shelter at […]

Bhubaneswar/Rayagada/Bhawanipatna: The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) today said flood situation is improving even as several villages remain cut off in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. “Flood situation in Kalahandi is improving. Cooked food is being distributed to the victims taking shelters at schools. Two ODRAF teams have camped in the district to tackle any possible eventuality. […]

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, […]

Bhubaneswar:  The Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) on Sunday asked collectors in several parts of Odisha to remain alert in view the heavy rain forecast issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for the next 3 days. The IMD Bhubaneswar has forecast heavy rain in north, interior and coastal parts of the state till July 20. […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has so far received ten percent deficit rainfall this monsoon, a report from the office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) said. Sources said as many as 18 districts of the state have been affected by scanty rain this monsoon with Dhenkanal bearing the brunt more than any other districts. Records said Dhenkanal has […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has witnessed four percent deficit rainfall of 207.9 mm in June as compared to the long term average or normal rainfall of 216.5 mm, said the Special Relief Commissioner office today. Eight districts namely Jajpur, Kendrapara, Balasore, Keonjhar, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Mayurbhanj and Jagatsinghpur recorded deficit in rainfall between 19% and 39% during June, […]

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government today said the Cyclone Kyant will have no threat to the state. “The Cyclone Kyant will pose no threat to the life and property in Odisha as it will cause sporadic rainfall in some parts of the coastal districts. The situation today is much better for Odisha as compared to yesterday. […]