Waterlogging in Bhubaneswar

Monsoon 2026: Odisha Govt issues SOP to combat urban flooding

05/05/202609/05/2026Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, May 5: In a proactive and citizen-centric initiative, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure robust preparedness for the upcoming Monsoon-2026. The SOP has been issued under the direction of H& UD Minister Dr. Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, with […]

Waterlogging woes: BMC Commissioner orders removal of drain encroachments in Bhubaneswar

23/06/202124/06/2021Odisha News TuneLeave a Comment

Bhubaneswar, June 23: With a heavy rainfall of 113.2 mm within 24 hours spanning between 8.30 AM yesterday and 8.30 AM today recorded by the Indian Meteorology Department (IMD), the city’s waterlogging issues in the low-lying and vulnerable pockets were addressed instantly by the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) with timely action and dewatering by engaging […]