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IMD predicts cyclone over Bay of Bengal this week, Odisha asks Collectors not to leave headquarters

October 18, 2022October 20, 2022Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneawar October 18: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted possibility of a cyclone in west-central Bay of Bengal around Diwali. As per the IMD bulletin, a low pressure is likely to form over south east and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours. It is likely to move WNW and concentrate […]

Odisha records 8 rain-related deaths

August 13, 2019August 14, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: At least eight people have lost their lives due to rain and flood-related incidents in Odisha, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SSRC) Bishnupada Sethi on Tuesday. While two persons have died in Kalahandi district, Nabarangpur, Kandhamal, Malkangiri have recorded one death each either due to flash flood, snakebites or mudslides. In last 24 hours, Odisha […]

Flood-like situation in Malkangiri after heavy rainfall, schools shut

August 2, 2019August 3, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Malkangiri: Many parts of Malkangiri district witnessed flood-like situation after heavy rainfall in the district in last 24 hours. According to Special Relief Commissioner, Kalimela received 145.00 mm rainfall in last 24 hours followed by K Gumma 120.00mm, Malkangiri, Mathili and Podia- 117.00 mm rainfall, Khairaput- 100.00 mm, and Korukonda-95.00 mm, respectively. Taking precautionary measures, […]

Odisha gets 9.0% deficit rainfall in July

July 31, 2019August 3, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: Odisha has received an average rainfall of 309.4 mm against the long term average (LTA) of 339.9 mm registering a deficit of 9.0%, said an official release. As per a communiqué issued by the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), Malkanagiri district received the highest rainfall of 633.8 mm (36.1% surplus) and Bhadrak district received the […]

Mock drill demonstrates flood, cyclone management skills

June 19, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: To strengthen the disaster management capabilities of different stakeholders and also to test the preparedness at different levels, the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) and Office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) jointly on Wednesday conducted mock exercises on flood and cyclone management across the State. As part of the exercises, a dummy warning […]

Odisha’s Fani preparedness world-class: NDMA

June 13, 2019June 14, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s preparedness and response to the devastating Cyclone Fani from the State to community level was world-class, said National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Member Kamal Kishore here on Thursday. Kishore opined this while attending a wrap-up meeting with the State Government under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi at the State Secretariat. […]

Cyclone Fani: Landfall process begins with Puri recording wind speed of 175 kmph

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar: The landfall process of cyclonic storm Fani has already begun in the coastal areas with Puri recording wind speed of 175 kmph and is expected to make landfall anytime soon, informed Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) Bishupada Sethi today here. As per the IMD communiqué, highest 15 cm rainfall was reported in Gopalpur followed by […]