Floods In Odisha

Odisha's rainfall predictions are set for a major upgrade thanks to a new AI model from IIT Bhubaneswar. This advanced system significantly boosts accuracy at the district level, outperforming traditional methods. It promises more reliable warnings for heavy downpours, crucial for mitigating flood risks in the state.

Heavy rains triggered flash floods in odisha's Rayagada and Kalahandi districts and claimed one life, prompting the state government to seek the help of defence forces for rescue operation.

The flood situation in northern Odisha improved on Thursday with waters receding following less rainfall in catchment areas of the rivers.

Binay Kumar Nayak spent two nights and three days in waist-deep water in a rented house at Tankapani, until finally, a fire fighting team rescued him and his friend from the house on Friday.

After spending sleepless nights for four days, V Sriramlu and his family heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday.

Heavy rains swelled two major rivers causing flash floods in odisha's Rayagada district, prompting the state government to seek the help of defence forces, as four IAF choppers were pressed into service for relief operations

Rain fury continued across the country claiming nine lives in Gujarat and causing flash floods in odisha, while in Assam the death toll touched 60 on Sunday though the flood situation there has eased.

The Odisha government on Friday decided to airlift people stranded atop buildings in the southern region.

After three years of hard work, Sukanti Behera and her husband had constructed a house at Krushak Bazaar slum.

Heavy downpour triggered by Phailin today led to floods in several rivers in Odisha, with the state govt describing the situation in Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts as "critical".

Heavy rainfall and flooding in Odisha's five districts claimed the lives of as many as five people in different incidents of drowning and collapse of houses, Pradeep Kumar Jena, Special Relief Commissioner informed on Friday.

Three southern districts of Koraput, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur have been affected by flash floods.

Winter will set in within a week, said the weatherman.The forecast also says that weather will be good during Diwali.Last year, it became chilly two days ahead of the festival of lights.

Education has taken a backseat in three schools in Kendrapada town with 25 platoons of police housed there since Monday to maintain law and order during Laxmi Puja.

Over 80 villages of Balasore district were marooned in Odisha on Friday with flood water of the Subarnarekha entering two blocks while Jajpur and Kendrapara district authorities were asked to remain on alert.

At least 14 villages in the districts of Sundergarh and Jharsuguda were inundated today due to depression-induced heavy rainfall even as IMD predicted further downpour in next 24 hours.

With the sceptre of fresh floods looming large, the Odisha government on Sunday launched an evacuation drive to shift over one lakh people from low-lying areas in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts, even as water levels in Subarnrekha, and Budhabalanga, crossed the danger mark at several places.

Water levels in all major rivers in the state fell on Saturday, raising hopes of respite from the trail of misery that began exactly two weeks ago on October 12 when cyclone Phailin hit coastal Odisha.

The district administration of Odisha's Balasore and Mayurbhanj has launched a massive evacuation drive in low-lying areas, as it gears up to combat flooding in the Subarnarekha and Baitarani river systems, officials said Sunday.

The people in several villages under 14 gram panchayats of Pattamundai Block in Kendrapara district and eight GPs of Aul block continue to remain marooned.

The state BJP on Monday accused chief minister Naveen Patnaik of rejecting his Gujarat counterpart's offer of help for cyclone and flood victims.

More than three lakh people in 20 districts of Odisha have been affected, while at least 20 people died due to heavy rains and flood in the state, officials said on Wednesday.

In view of the continuing flood and heavy rain situation, the Odisha government on Saturday extended the dates for admission in Class XI in higher secondary schools to August 30.

Cyclone Dana caused severe flooding in Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts due to the swelling of the Budhabalanga river, impacting thousands of villagers. Rescue operations and evacuations were conducted by NDRF and ODRAF teams. Power restoration and relief efforts are ongoing, with the chief minister and officials actively monitoring the situation.

Post Phailin and the subsequent floods, the state government appears to have sought financial assistance from the Centre without proper homework, if a letter from the ministry of home affairs (MHA) is any indication. The Union ministry has asking the state government to justify its financial demand made through a memorandum.

Floods have affected over 50,000 people in past two days in Jajpur, Bhadrak and Balasore. Odisha has issued an alert for the three districts and has kept Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force personnel on standby.

In 2011, a calamity led to relocations to New Podampeta and Mayurpada villages. Voting challenges persist, with residents feeling like climate refugees, emphasizing the struggle for basic amenities like water and roads.