Odisha rains

Bhubaneswar: The IMD on Sunday issued a yellow warning for five districts with a forecast of heavy rainfall, and thunderstorms with lightning. According to the IMD, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, and Mayurbhanj are very likely…

Bhubaneswar: Amid a surge in the water level of Hirakud Dam, Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena today predicted of the possible flood-like situation in the State. Jena informed that as the water level in Hirakud…

Bhubaneswar: Around 21 lakh people have been affected following incessant rains triggered by a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal for three consecutive days in Odisha, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), PK Jena on Wednesday.…

Sambalpur: After opening six sluice gates of Hirakud Dam in the morning, the authorities have now opened six more gates, owing to heavy downpour in upper catchment areas. Currently, excess water is being released through 18 gates of the…

Bhubaneswar: At least 10 districts in Odisha received above 200 mm rainfall in the past 24 hours, informed Odisha Special Relief Commission (SRC) Pradeep Jena. The average rainfall in the State in the past two days has been estimated at…

Sambalpur: In view of increasing water inflow into Hirakud dam following incessant rain in upper catchment areas of Mahanadi River, authorities have decided to open six sluice gates of the reservoir to release excess floodwater today.…

Bolangir: While incessant rainfall continued in Bolangir, the district Collector announced that all schools across the district will remain closed. While rainfall continues to lash Odisha, the office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC)…

Bhubaneswar: While rainfall continues to lash Odisha, the office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) has directed all district collectors to remain alert. The SRC has apprehended that more low-lying areas may have water logging or…

Bhubaneswar: Major rivers and their tributaries in Odisha continued to swell due to the incessant rain since the last two days. Jalka River of Subarnarekha basin in Balasore district is flowing at 5.6 metres above the danger mark of 5.5…

Balasore: Incessant rain in the catchment areas of Subarnarekha river system and Mahanadi river tributaries has trigged the fear of flood in Balasore district. Due to heavy showers, waterlogging occurred in Balasore town & nearby…