Odisha Floods

Lightning Kills 21 As Floods Sweep Across Odisha, Jharkhand

India News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 31, 2017

Lightning killed 21 people in eastern India as large swathes of the country reel under the worst floods in years that have left hundreds dead and millions displaced, officials said Monday.

Red Alert In Odisha After Heavy Rain, Several States Inundated: 10 Points

India News | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Monday July 17, 2017

A red alert has been sounded in Odisha for the next 24 hours after the extremely heavy rainfall led to floods in the state. Swollen Nagavali and Kalyani rivers have inundated Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. Yesterday, the Odisha government sought the help of the army and the air force to rescue the stranded and requested the Centre to provide IAF...

Railway Bridge Washed Away In Odisha Flash Floods, Government Seeks Army's Help

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 16, 2017

The state government has sought help of the defence forces. Four IAF choppers have been pressed into service for relief and rescue operations.

Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan Gets A 'Lift' From Cops In Flood-Hit Madhya Pradesh

India News | Reported by Siddharth Ranjan Das, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 22, 2016

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was caught on camera today, being carried by two policemen during his visit to the flood-hit areas of the state.

Odisha To Install Early Warning System In Coastal Districts

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 6, 2016

Prone to calamities like flood and cyclone, the Odisha government has started work on installation of an Early Warning Dissemination System (EWDS) in the coastal districts, officials said.

Odisha Likely To Receive More Rain In 24 Hours

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 4, 2016

While incessant rains have thrown normal life out of gear in several parts of Odisha, the Met department today forecast that the state will receive more rainfall over the next 24 hours.

Over 100 Killed In Rain-Related Incidents, Bihar And Assam Worst Hit

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 2, 2016

72 deaths have been reported in rain-related incidents this year with Bihar and Assam facing the worst of floods in the country.

No Let Up In Assam, Bihar Floods; House Collapse Kills 9 In Maharashtra

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 1, 2016

The flood situation in Assam and Bihar remained grim on Sunday even as a rain-triggered building collapse in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi claimed at least nine lives while the death toll in lightning strikes in Odisha went up to 32 with three more casualties.

Odisha Offers Help to Flood-Hit Tamil Nadu

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday December 3, 2015

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday offered "all help" to flood-ravaged Tamil Nadu in view of its "vast experience in the disaster rescue operations".

Nearly 200 in Floods, Lakhs Displaced; Bengal Worst Hit

Cheat Sheet | Reported by Monideepa Banerjie, Rohit Bhan and Harsha Kumari Singh, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Tuesday August 4, 2015

Around 200 people have died and nearly one crore people have been affected in floods caused by heavy rain in West Bengal, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Manipur and Odisha. In Gujarat, 70 people have died since June, news agency Press Trust of India has reported. Large scale relief and rescue operations are underway in all the affected states.

More Than 180 Dead So Far in Floods in Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2015

More than 180 people have lost their lives and nearly one crore people were affected in floods in West Bengal, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Odisha.

Flood in 3 States Kills 70, Village Badly Hit in Leh

Cheat Sheet | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday August 3, 2015

At least 70 people have been killed in floods in three states, Bengal, Odisha and Manipur, because of rain in the aftermath of cyclone Komen. There are reports that a flash flood has destroyed a village in Leh in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mamata Banerjee's All-Night Vigil in Office as Flood Batters West Bengal

India News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi | Monday August 3, 2015

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spent Sunday night in office to monitor the flood situation in the state in the aftermath of Cyclone Komen which has hit large parts of Bengal, Odisha and Manipur. Around 70 people - 48 of them in Bengal alone - have died so far.

Around 70 Dead as Floods, Landslide Hit West Bengal, Manipur, Odisha

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Monideepa Banerjie, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday August 3, 2015

The aftermath of Cyclone Komen has hit large parts of Bengal, Odisha and Manipur, causing floods and landslides in which over 60 people have died so far.

20 Killed in Manipur Landslide After Heavy Rain; Floods in Bengal, Odisha, Mizoram Too

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Sunday August 2, 2015

A day after 20 people died in a landslide caused by heavy rain in the Joumol village in Manipur's Chandel district, rescue teams are still having a tough time in reaching the spot.

Naveen Patnaik Orders as Flood Situation Turns Grim in Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 30, 2015

With flood situation in northern Odisha districts turning grim, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today asked officials to evacuate people to safe places and send ODRAF personnel to affected areas for rescue operation.

Boatmen Rescue Marooned People in Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 20, 2014

As people in the flood-affected areas are heaving a sigh of relief following receding water in Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur districts of Odisha, several incidents of bravery and survival have come to light.

Odisha Floods: PM Modi Announces Rs 2 lakh Ex-Gratia

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 16, 2014

Expressing grief over the loss of lives in the recent floods in Odisha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs two lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.

A Week after Floods, 71,178 People Still Marooned in Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 15, 2014

A week after floods caused by the Mahanadi river system, 71,178 persons remained marooned in 62 villages, even as the toll mounted to 47, official sources said.

45 Dead Even as Odisha Flood Waters Start Receding

India News | Written by Alok Pandey (with inputs from Sabyasachi Panigrihi) | Monday August 11, 2014

45 people have died so far in the month-long Odisha flood that has affected 23 of the state's 30 districts.

Odisha Flood Toll Mounts to 45, Water Level Goes Down

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 11, 2014

Death toll due to floods in Odisha climbed to 45 and number of people affected by the deluge to over 32.9 lakh yesterday as the situation improved gradually with receding water level in many areas.

39 Dead, 33 Lakh Affected as Floods Wreak Havoc Across Odisha

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Sunday August 10, 2014

Heavy floods in Odisha have taken a toll on its people leaving 39 dead and around 33 lakh affected across 23 districts in the state. With rain refusing to relent and government response failing to match up to the plight of those affected, Odisha faces a major crisis.

Government Not Doing Enough, Say Odisha Villagers Who Lost Everything in Floods

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Sunday August 10, 2014

A fresh spell of rains triggered by low pressure in Odisha's northern districts has added to the woes of the flood-hit state.

Fresh Rains in Odisha Due to Low Pressure Add to Flood Woes

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 9, 2014

Plight of the flood-hit in Odisha was compounded by fresh rains triggered by low pressure though water level receded slowly after claiming 37 lives and affecting over 24.28 lakh people, relief department officials said.

Govt Assures All Help to Flood-Hit Odisha, Rushes 2 Helicopters

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 8, 2014

Government today assured all possible help to Odisha to tackle floods and said that two helicopters have been rushed to the state for relief and rescue measures.

Odisha Floods Kill 35, Affect 1.8 Million People

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday August 8, 2014

The floods triggered by heavy rains in the past week have affected nearly 1.8 million people in Odisha with the death toll rising to 35, an official said on Thursday.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh Assures Odisha Chief Minister All Help for Floods

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 7, 2014

The Centre on Wednesday assured all help to Odisha following floods in many areas in the state that has so far claimed 27 lives.

PM Modi Orders Immediate Steps to Minimise Damage From Odisha Floods

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 7, 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered immediate steps to be taken for minimising damages and losses from floods in rivers in Odisha, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Wednesday.

Odisha Floods Kill 27, Affect Nearly a Million People

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 7, 2014

Floods triggered by heavy rain in the past week have hit nearly a million people in Odisha, with the number of deaths rising to 27, an official said on Wednesday.

Several Rivers in Spate, 17000 Evacuated in Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 5, 2014

With several Odisha rivers flowing above danger marks due to incessant downpour, the state government has stepped up rescue operations evacuating 17,000 people even as 23 people have died so far in rain and flood-related incidents.