Odisha floods

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Pradeep Jena on Friday reviewed the flood situation in the state and said that now 20 gates have been opened in Hirakud Dam to discharge excess floodwater. “The water level has come…

Bhubaneswar: After taking an areal survey of the flood-affected areas of the state this afternoon, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced that relief will be given to the affected people for 15 days in the marooned villages of…

Bhubaneswar: As the entire Odisha is reeling under warth of floods, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Pradeep Kumar Jena on Wednesday asked people in flood-affected areas to remain alert during the next 24 hours. “Water level at Mundali…

Sambalpur: In a bid to flush out the excess flood water, the Odisha Government has decided to open nine more sluicegates of the Hirakud Dam. The decision was taken in order to taper down the pressure on the reservoir whose water level…

Bhubaneswar: As incessant rain is continuing in upper catchment areas of Hirakud Dam, Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) PK Jena on Sunday said incessant rain in the last couple of days has led to a possible flood-like situation in several…