Monsoon

Odisha records 26.3% less rainfall till July 19

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has experienced a 26.3-per cent less rainfall during the period from June 1 to July 19 this year compared to the annual average rainfall, informed Revenue Disaster Management Minister Sudam Marndi in the State Assembly on Saturday. “Monsoon hits Odisha usually in the second week of June every year. However, it arrived on […]

BMC gears up to combat waterlogging this monsoon

June 20, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: To put a check on urban flooding, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 37 vulnerable points across the city and has chalked out a plan by pre-positioning water pumps to drain water. At least 12 5HP pumps and six 10HP pumps from BMC and 19 pumps from the Odisha Fire Services will be […]