Odisha Government Orders Evacuation as over 1 Lakh People Hit by Floods
- On Tuesday, the Odisha government launched a massive evacuation drive from low-lying areas as floods affected over 1 lakh people, with authorities relocating 23,673 residents to safer facilities.
- Persistent heavy rainfall triggered by a deep depression has raised flash flood fears, with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari warning the next 24 hours remain crucial for Balasore, Bhadrak, and Jajpur.
- Water Resources Department chief engineer Dilip Kumar Rout confirmed the Hirakud Dam's discharge gates are shut, maintaining water levels at 613 feet, while the IMD issued a 'red warning' for four districts.
- Authorities deployed ODRAF and NDRF teams for rescue operations and closed educational institutions in six districts, while police personnel intensified night patrolling to protect property and officials distribute relief supplies.
- Officials identified Keonjhar, Sundergarh, and Sambalpur as vulnerable as river levels continue rising; though heavy rains previously inundated railway tracks in the Rayagada-Koraput section, services resumed and senior IAS officers oversee ongoing management.
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Times of IndiaOdisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods
Odisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north Odisha districts. Senior officials are overseeing flood management efforts across vulnerable regions. Educational institutions in six districts have been closed for safety.
After Gujarat and Assam, floods have now worsened the problems in Odisha. Authorities reported that the continuous rain has inundated many areas, and more than 100,000 people are being evacuated. Landslides and road closures have disrupted traffic in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
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Hindustan TimesOdisha govt orders evacuation as over 1 lakh hit by floods
<p> Bhubaneswar, Jul 28 (PTI): The Odisha government has launched a massive evacuation drive from low-lying areas as over 1 lakh people remained affected by floods, officials said on Tuesday.</p><p>Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, after reviewing the situation this evening, said the next 24 hours remained crucial for the three north Odisha districts of Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur due to a rise in water levels in rivers t…
Odisha government fully alert to deal with flood situation in the state, High-level review meeting of the Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management regarding the flood situation due to heavy rains, Special officers deployed for Balasore, Bhadrak and Jajpur districts for flood management
By Our Correspondent BHUBANESWAR:A high-level review meeting has been held under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Minister of Revenue and Disaster Management Shri Suresh Pujari to deal with the flood situation caused by the heavy rainfall in the state. Hon’ble Minister Shri Pujari has appealed to the people to stay safe by availing administrative services and assistance while the state government and all district administrations are fully prepared to…
Odisha Minister reviews flood situation, orders evacuation from low-lying areas
Bhubaneswar, July 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday said that the next 12 hours would be crucial as many districts in the state are witnessing flood situations following continuous heavy rainfall for the last couple of days. Pujari made the remarks while chairing a high-level review meeting held on Tuesday to assess the prevailing flood situation and review the preparedness of all concer…
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