Flood
Odisha braces for flood as Hirakud dam readies to discharge floodwater
Officials in Bargarh have asked all educational institutions in the district to remain closed on Wednesday in view of heavy rainfall and flood threat. The flood warning came as Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday sounded a red alert for the districts of Sundargarh, Bolangir, Kalahandi, Boudh, Sonepur, Nuapada and Jharsuguda predicting extremely heavy rains. At
Sambalpur’s Drainage Channel to Get New Life
With Sambalpur city facing artificial flooding every year due to the clogged drains, the Sambalpur Municipal Corporation is working overtime to clean them before the monsoon arrives. Deputy Commissioner of Sambalpur Municipal Corporation, Sudhansu Kumar Bhoi said cleaning of drains in three Wards has been completed and work is underway to desilt all the main
Flood Shelters in Sambalpur Town Soon
After the incessant rain inundated Sambalpur town almost paralysing normal life for several days in August, the administration has decided to take up preventive measures. It plans to complete the pumping stations and flood shelters to be funded by the State Government on a war-footing. The Government has approved installation of three pumping stations to
Flood alert in North Odisha, major rivers in spate
The low pressure formed off the Odisha coast has triggered heavy rains over northern Odisha sending Budhabalanga river in spate. Two blocks of Mayurbhanj were affected by the swelling river and over 1,500 villagers evacuated to safer places. The low pressure over north-west Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal West Bengal turned well marked and
Sambalpur administration gears up for flood
Apprehensive of a flood-like situation following release of water from Hirakud dam, Sambalpur administration has taken a number of steps to meet any eventuality. Collector Balwant Singh said district administration has divided the flood prone areas of the town into 12 portions. Those are Bhatra, Dhanupali, Sunapali, Pensionpara, Sakhigopinathpara, Golebazar, Badbazar, Talbhatapara, Durgapali, Khetrajpur, Baraipali
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