Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in Odisha showed signs of improvement on Friday as water levels in major rivers receded below danger marks, with no significant rainfall reported, allowing authorities to accelerate restoration efforts. However, the relief may be temporary, as the India Meteorological Department has forecast rain across the state from Friday to August 27, Read More…
Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in six districts of Odisha remained critical on Wednesday, affecting more than 11.80 lakh people, as authorities placed Balasore district on high alert following a sharp rise in the water level of the Subarnarekha river. Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said water levels in most rivers across the Read More…
Bhadrak: In a remarkable tale of survival, a man who was swept away by the floodwaters of the Pochara River in Odisha’s Bhadrak district was rescued on Tuesday after spending five days clinging to a palm tree, officials said. The survivor, identified as Sunanda Behera, a resident of Balipatana village under Arjunpur Gram Panchayat in Read More…