HIRAKUD DAM
Above-normal flood situations at 17 sites across India: CWC
The Central Water Commission reported severe to above-normal flood situations at 17 sites across India, particularly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, where the Ganga and its tributaries are rising. The Ganga River has exceeded the danger mark in Patna and Ballia, with further increases expected. Inflow forecasts have been issued for 27 reservoir and barrage sites across multiple states.
Security beefed up along Odisha coastline, vital installations
Following Odisha CM's alert about potential sea threats amid India-Pakistan tensions, state police have heightened security along the coastline and around key installations. Increased vigilance includes patrolling, thorough checks of vessels and suspects, and armed deployments at sensitive locations like ITR Chandipur, Shree Jagannath Temple, and major transportation hubs.
Odisha floods: People face shortage of drinking water as inundated roads halt tankers
People affected by floods in Odisha, East India, face a shortage of safe drinking water with many forced to boil flood water. Fears over waterborne diseases have been raised about the consumption of flood water. The government is attempting to provide water to the affected areas, but some are complaining that the water tankers cannot reach them because of the flooding.
Flood situation under control: Odisha government
The state government has asked Collectors of all districts to remain in full preparedness to meet any kind of eventualities arising out of the flood situation. At least 106 rescue teams are at the ground level and undertaking rescue and evacuation measures where required, an official said.
Odisha's coastal districts on high alert amid heavy rains
As a fresh spell of rain could further worsen the flood situation in the Mahanadi basin area, the state government has asked the district administrations to provide assistance to the people in the affected areas, Special Relief Commissioner PK Jena said.
Flood situation grim, over 1.5 lakh marooned in Odisha
"The water level in Hirakud Dam stands at 626.47 feet against the full reservoir level of 630 feet. The reading at Mundali barrage near Cuttack declined to 11,77,024 cusecs against 12 lakh cusecs on Tuesday. We expect this water level to continue for another 24 hours," PTI quoted B K Mishra, Engineer in Chief, Water Resources Department, as saying.
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Flood situation in Mahanadi system grim, CM stresses on zero casualty
Naveen Patnaik asked officers concerned to ensure "zero casualty" as the state combats floods in the Mahanadi river system with a number of villages in eight districts already inundated, officials said.
Odisha bracing for flood as Mahanadi swells after incessant rain
Odisha bracing for flood-like situation in several districts, with the water level of the Mahanadi river swiftly rising following heavy rain in the catchment areas over the last few days
Odisha eyes boating services at 100 locations by year-end to woo tourists
"Proper choice of the location and their popularisation will attract private investment to the sector and that will take the state's eco-tourism industry to the next level," the chief secretary said.
Terrorist entry: High alert in Odisha
Security has been beefed up near key installations, he said, adding security arrangement has been made at the airport, Hirakud Dam and religious places.
Odisha government mulls SpiceJet offer to start sea plane services
The instructions, issued by Chief Secretary A P Padhi, comes days after the low-cost carrier and AAI evinced interest in rolling out water aerodromes in the state.
Mahanadi dispute can be resolved in minutes: Raman Singh
Singh, clarified that the purpose of his visit to Odisha is to clear the air of misunderstanding among the Odia people on the Mahanadi row.
Raman Singh to campaign for BJP in Odisha rural polls
Odisha has accused the Chhattisgarh government of building barrages on the Mahanadi, a river that flows from Chhattisgarh to Odisha.
Barrages on Mahanadi won’t hurt Odisha: Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh
Odisha is accusing its neighbor of choking Mahanadi, which flows through the state, by first passing though the Hirakud Dam with a series of barrages and incuts.
Congress calls for tribunal if talks fail on Mahanadi river row
"If the exercise fails to reach an understanding to protect Odisha's interest, the state government should ask the Centre to constitute Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal as per provisions."
Intolerance issue false propaganda: Uma Bharti
Uma termed the issue of intolerance as a "false propaganda" against the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and called upon BJP workers to rebut the wrong perception.
1st phase of underwater scanning of Hirakud Dam complete
The team of CSMRS included divisional head of the Engineering, Geo-Physics Department Alex Verghese and scientists Virendra Pratap and Shiv Charan.
Land Bill debate: BJP fishes out Nehru quote to counter Congress
Nehru’s speech at the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Hirakud Dam over the Mahanadi in 1948 will be part of the attack on Congress.
Flood situation marginally improves in Odisha
Flood fury of rivers in Odisha eased today;delta zone of Mahanadi river system still grim claiming 35 human lives affecting 18 lakh people.
Vast stretch of Mahanadi delta zone flooded, toll 34
Floods in Baitarani have affected around 1,52,721 people in Jajpur district where over 5,500 people have been evacuated to relief centres from marooned villages.
Flood scenarios remains grim in Odisha
23 people have so far died in rain-related incidents in the state where vast areas are marooned and road links snapped.
Turtles released in Hirakud reservoir
The forest department on Wednesday released six turtles in the reservoir water of Hirakud dam in Sambalpur district.
Flood alert in 4 Odisha districts, 60 school boys rescued
Odisha govt asked collectors of four northern districts to keep a vigil on the situation, even as fire brigade personnel rescued 60 boys from ashram school.
Winged guests start arriving at Hirakud reservoir
The number of the migratory birds at the Hirakud dam reservoir was 60,806 in the last season. Around 52 kinds of species had arrived last year.
NHRC directs Orissa to report on 'man-made' flood, civil society for flood plain management
The NHRC’s direction came following petition filed by Bhubaneswar-based India Media Centre, a voluntary organisation.
Orissa government submits report to Governor, dismissed mismanagement of Hirakud reservoir
The Orissa government on Wednesday reiterated that it has not mismanaged release of excess water from Hirakud dam.
IAF pressed into relief operation, flood to make Dussera a low key affair
The devastating floods ravaging 19 of the 30 districts and the possible flash flood in the coming weeks has forced the people to decide austerity measures during Dusshera festival in the first week of October.
Pressure mounts on Naveen to stop water supply to industries from Mahanadi
The Naveen Patnaik government has come under pressure to discontinue water supply to industries from Mahanadi River and form Water Commission to study water availability in the state's largest river.
Flood worsens in Orissa
Orissa is battling to save lakhs of people trapped by overflowing rivers.
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