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Orissa Flood Alert Jul 16 09
Orissa Flood Alert Jul 16 09
No 3
July 16, 2009
Orissa Flood Alert
A Civil Society Initiative on behalf of
Odisha Water Forum &
Odisha State Center, Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India
This initiative is an attempt to provide daily updates on Flood Situations and related events/news to
water enthusiasts, professionals and citizens concerned about flood in Odisha. News and information
collected from Odia news papers, English media (internet editions) and web site of Department of Water
Resources, Govt of Orissa are put together at one place to provide an overview of flood in Orissa on a
daily basis.
There is also a section to present uncovered/latest flood developments/news from the field, which we
seek to collect with support from all of you – our civil society partners. This Flood alert is being circulated
among media, decision makers – legislatures, bureaucrats etc. with an aim to catalyze informed and
expeditious decisions and actions.
We request to all recipients and their civil society contacts/friends to kindly mail (baitarani@gmail.com)
/phone (Subhendu: 9937577428/0674-6450323) us such events/developments related to Flood in your
areas for adding value and meaning to this Civil Society Initiative.
Needless to say that all such news will be acknowledged with source
CONTENTS
- Compiled by: Pranab & Subhendu on Behalf of OWF & OSC, FPDWCI
o The Samaj
o Water level goes up; chance of flood is less
o Incessant rain in un-divided Koraput district; many areas cut off; 50,000 people affected.
o Heavy rain leads to extensive loss in Phulbani.
o Faulty drainage system adds to worry of Cuttack
o The Sambad
o Mahanadi, Vamshadhara, Baitarani, Rushikulya rivers at spate; death toll rises to 20; Kandhamal
remain cut off for the 4th day; 2 ft. high flood water flows on Hati river; NH 201 remains closed
for 2nd day
o Roads turns to drains in Bhubaneswar during rain
o Vamshadhara crosses danger level
o Bhanjanagar-Galery became disconnected
o Muniguda – 82 villages cut off as bridge washed away by flood
o 4 die as wall collapsed in Nayagarha
o The Khabar
o Mahanadi rises; administration on alert
o Flood in Tel; Ghantapada disconnected
o Flood in Baitarni leads 7 Panchyat scared
o 10 dead, 13500 affected in Naygarh flood; Revenue minister visits Nayagarh
o Incessant rain causes heavy crop damage, demand for supply of paddy seeds.
o Flood in Brahmani, 4 ft. water on NH; Bhuvan – Kamakshyanagar road closed
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The Samaj, The Sambad, The Dharitri, The Pragatibadi, The Khabar & The New Indian Express; all
Bhubaneswar Edition
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o The Pragatibadi
o Mahanadi water level goes up; Boudh disconnected; Water level at Hirakud on rise
o Hati river overflows Bridge at Junagada
o A School going boy dies, being flown away by drain water flows at Sabar Sahi in BBSR
o State Assembly concern over flood situation in the state
o Flood in Tel river leaves ten village water logged
o Ruling and opposition parties concerned about drinking water situation in flooded area
o First flood water enters in coastal district ( Paika, Luna, Karandia & Chittrotala); creates
havoc; Road washed away in Bolagada
o Communication on Pankua – Kalasankhabana road disrupted; people in 75 villages face
problem
o Growing water level creates havoc in island near Patkura
o Drainage problem leads to artificial flood in Brudha river in Tirtol
o Water level rises in Kuanria dam
o Naygarh-Daspalla road blocked for third days
o Flood in Kani River leaves extensive area in Pattamundai cutoff
o Revenue minister visits flood affected villages in Nayagarh
o Flood water enters Devi and Kandal river; 17 places along the embankment at danger level
o Satkosia cut off from outer world
o Flood in Hansua river drowns 1000 acres of paddy field
o Cracks in Phulpal river embankment, people fears life in Pipili
o Incessant rain affects life in Angul
o 20,000 people in 5 panchyats under fear of Daya flood near Bhubaneswar
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o Different places in Cuttack water logged; continuous rain creates flood situation; lack of
preparedness of administration leaves people live in fear
o Bangadia river near Simulia rises; bridge condition critical
o Thousand of acres of paddy field drowned in Tangi chandpur area
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o The Dharitri
o Impact of incessant rain: Under-construction Railway bridge near Balikuda on Kuakhai river
collapses on Wednesday
o Water enters five villages
o Angul marooned
o Rs 5 lakh compensation demanded for people washed away in Basalia river near Dasapalla
o The New India Express (Orissa – 16th July 2009)
http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/Cities.aspx?SectionID=mvKkT3vj5ZA=&MainSectionID=fyV9T2
jIa4A=&SectionName=nUFeEOBkuKw=&show=4#read
o Hirakud water level rises by 3 ft: Hirakud Dam recorded an increase of about three ft in the
water level over the last 24 hours. At present, the water level in the dam stands at 603 ft
o Orissa flash floods toll 15, thousands hit: At least 15 people have been killed and more than
10,000 affected in Orissa as flash floods triggered
o Overflowing rivers cause 20 breaches : Incessant rains since Sunday have triggered floods in
the Duant, the Dahuka, the Lunijhara, the Kusumi,
o Flash flood in Kalahandi :Kalahandi witnessed the first flash flood of the season with
incessant rains lashing the district.
o MP reviews preparedness : Newly-elected MP of Kendrapara, Baijayant Panda reviewed
flood preparedness at a meeting here yesterday
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BHUBANESWAR: As rains continued to lash several parts of Orissa and swelling rivers threatened to wreak
havoc on low-lying areas, the state government on Wednesday stepped up its preparedness to battle a
possible calamitous situation.
Though the low pressure formed over Bay of Bengal, which has triggered heavy rains during the past week,
moved into the land over central Orissa, heightening prospects of it turning weak, the weatherman
predicted "extremely heavy rain" at isolated places and "heavy to very heavy" fall at a few places during
the next two days.
River Mahanadi and its tributaries continued to swell, but authorities said things were under control and
the need had not arisen for opening up of any of the sluice gates of Hirakud dam.
The water-level at Hirakud stood at 603.15 feet as against its danger-level of 630 feet. While the inflow
was recorded at 2.14 lakh cusecs, the outflow was 31,101 cusecs, official sources said. The water flow at
Khairmal and Baramul was recorded at around five lakh cusecs, while at Mundali it was around six lakh
cusecs. "It can be dangerous if the water flow at Mundali touches nine lakh cusecs. But as of now we are
not apprehending anything major," a revenue department officer said.
Officials here said no fresh casualty was reported in the state, though heavy rains were experienced in
southern Orissa districts of Koraput, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, Kandhamal and Boudh. While the
unofficial toll stood at 16, the government has so far confirmed 11 deaths.
Revenue minister S N Patro, who along with the legislators of Nayagarh, Khandapada, Daspalla and Ranpur
toured flood-hit blocks of Nayagarh district, said he had given instructions to officials to expeditiously give
compensation to flood victims in tune with Calamity Relief Fund norms. "We have already taken all
precautionary measures and orders have been given to district administrations to remain vigilant and make
adequate stock of relief materials," he told TOI.
Meanwhile, at Naraj the water-level of Mahanadi river was steady at 25.60 metres compared to its danger
level of 26.41 metres. The Devi river was rising at Alipingal, while the Kushabhadra river was rising at
Nimapada. The Baitarani river was showing a rising trend at Akuapada but it remained steady at Anandapur.
The Brahmani river was also steady at Jenapur. The Bansadhara and Budhabalanga also showed a steady
trend at Gunupur and National Highway-five (Gobindapur) respectively, officials said.
http://www.dailypioneer.com/189524/Flood-situation-likely-to-be-critical-in-State.html
The flood situation in the State is likely to worsen as the south-west monsoon is getting vigorous in Orissa.
The Met Department issued a fresh bulletin to this effect late on Wednesday.
Many rivers including Mahanadi, Bansadhara, Tel, Bhaga and Salunki have started swelling and threatened
to cross the danger mark. In view of the incessant rains for the last few days, the State Government asked
the Cuttack, Puri, Kendrapara and Jagatsighpur district administrations to remain on high alert. The water
level in Mahanadi is also slowly rising near Naraz.
Meanwhile, Boudh district has been cut off from the rest of the State. The road connecting Kanatamal to
Ghantapada was disrupted. The flood water is flowing over Jagannath road from Boudha to Harabhanga.
Similarly, water is flowing four feet above the bridge over Hati river in Bhawanipatna. However, no fresh
death has been reported today.
The rains also caused breaches on roads in the districts of Koraput, Ganjam and Kandhamal, snapping
communications in several parts in Southern Orissa. Flash floods in Baitarini river and its tributary
Kharosotra have snapped communication links at several places.
Meanwhile, the Weather Department said strong and gusty surface winds from westerly direction at 45-55
kmph to 65 kmph are likely to prevail along and off Orissa coast. It also warned fishermen not to venture
into the sea.
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PNS | Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR | Thursday, July 16, 2009
http://www.dailypioneer.com/189443/Speaker-asks-Minister-to-issue-statement-on-flood-situation.html
State Assembly Speaker Pradip Kumar Amat on Wednesday asked Revenue Minister Surjya Narayan Patro to
give a statement on the current flood situation.
Earlier, the members expressed their concern over the flood situation and wanted to know what steps the
Government has taken to meet the situation.
BJP legislature party leader KV Singh Deo raised the issue in the Assembly. “The incessant rains in last four
days have triggered a flash flood in the State. The situation in many areas has become grave. In many
areas, the road communication has been disrupted,” he said, adding that the Revenue Minister should
place a report on the floor of the House.
Making a scathing attack on the Government, he said the decision taken in the Natural Calamity Fund is
never implemented in the later stage.
“The officers in connivance with the contractors are making huge money,” he allged.
Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh also raised his concern on this issue. Nationalist Congress Party
member Amar Satpathy also raised this issue. He also raised his concern on the price hike.
Moved by the concerns of the members, Speaker Amat asked Patro to put a statement on the flood
situation. However, he said the price rise issue would be discussed through an adjournment motion.
BHUBANESWAR: As the State grapples with the crisis triggered by a devastating downpour, the low pressure
over Bay of Bengal concentrated into a depression threatening more rainfall. Many rivers continued to swell
despite indications that water level might recede by tomorrow. The districts along the Mahanadi basin were
put on alert today to cope with the release of six cusecs water from Hirakud reservoir.
At least 20 persons have perished in flash floods so far though official toll remained at 15. With several
districts experiencing heavy downpour since Monday, the administrations have been geared up.
The swollen Bansadhara was flowing above the danger mark at Kashinagar posing threat to downstream
areas in Andhra Pradesh. With road links snapped between Koraput and Rayagada, buses bound for other
regions of the State from Koraput have been diverted through Andhra Pradesh.
Nayagarh district received a record 302 mm rainfall in the last two days as against average annual rainfall
of 288 mm resulting in flash floods in many areas. Two gram panchayats remained cut off as the bridge over
Brutanga nullah collapsed. Five important roads of the district were washed away.
Nearly 250 families in 27 villages of the district have been affected as flood water entered their houses.
Last night, seven persons had perished in the district when their bus fell into a rivulet at Madhyakhanda.
Three persons were swept away when they were crossing a swollen rivulet of Nagabali by a boat at
Bandhugaon area of Koraput district. In Keonjhar district, three persons, including a fisherman, drowned in
Ramian rivulet in Telkoi block.
Reports reaching from Kandhamal said two persons, including a school teacher Maheswar Rana, were swept
away in flood water.
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The Government announced financial assistance of Rs 1 lakh each to the next of the kin of the deceased.
Revenue Minister S N Patro said the Government will bear the medical expenses of the persons who have
been rescued from the bus which was swept away in Nayagarh.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (ANI): The water level in almost all rivers and dams in Orissa has been increasing,
thanks to the relentless rain since the last four days.
Major rivers of the state like Mahanadi, Brahmani, Bansadhara and Rushikulya are flowing above the danger
mark at many places.
According to sources, nearly six-lakh cusec of floodwater was flowing in the Mahanadi River due to heavy
rain in catchments areas.
Similarly, the water level in the reservoirs at Hirakud, Rengali, Balimela, Machkund and Upper Kolab are
also increasing consistently.
The Orissa Government has alerted District Collectors of Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara and Cuttack to
prepare for flood related challenges. (ANI)
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) At least 15 people have been killed and more than 10,000 affected in Orissa as
flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rain have hit several areas, officials said Wednesday.
“Fifteen people were killed and more than 10,000 people have been affected by the flash floods,” an
official of the state flood control room told IANS Wednesday evening.
“While 5,000 people have been affected in Nayagarh district, another 5,000 people have been affected in
other parts of the state,” he said citing preliminary reports from various regions.
The torrential rains continued to lash most parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day disrupting
public transport and hitting normal life, stranding thousands of people.
Rains have thrown life out of gear in several places including in this state capital and its adjoining Cuttack
city.
Seven people had died in Nayagarh district Monday evening. Kandhamal, Koraput, Bhadrak and Keonjhar
districts also reported casualties.
Most deaths were due to drowning and took place during the past three days, the officials said.
In separate incidents, six people died Wednesday in house collapses in various parts of the state, local
television channels reported though official confirmation was awaited.
“Due to vigorous monsoon conditions in last two-three days, The amount of rainfall the state received by
Tuesday was eight percent more than what was expected from June 1 to till date,” S.C. Sahu, Director of
Bhubaneswar meteorological centre told IANS.
Three major rivers, Mahanadi, Brahmani and Baitarani, were in spate and their water levels have crossed
danger marks in some places, state flood control room officials said.
As the meteorological office has predicted more rains during the next 24 hours, the state government has
cautioned all district collectors to remain alert to meet any eventuality.
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“No official in the flood-prone regions would be allowed to go on leave at this time,” the state’s Revenue
and Disaster Management Minister Surya Narayan Patro told IANS.
BHUBANESWAR: The water level of Mahanadi showed a rising trend following heavy rains triggered by a low
pressure as three more persons died due to flash floods and rainrelated incidents on Wednesday.
Worst hit were southern districts Koraput, Malkangiri, Rayagada and Ganjam as many places remained cut
off with flash floods in hilly streams and rivulets breaching and submerging roads.
One person got drowned in flooded Reba river in Dhamnagar area of Bhadrak district and another was
swept away by strong current of Bena canal.
A 22-year-old woman was killed when the wall of her house collapsed at Sindhuri village in Nayagarh
district. The water level in some rivers was rising following heavy rains in many parts of the State during
the past two days. However, the water level is falling in Brahmani, Baitarani, Subarnarekha and Rushikulya
rivers.
The water level of Mahanadi river at Naraj was at 25.60m as against the danger level of 26.41m.
All the branch rivers of Mahanadi are also rising. Sources in the Water Resources Department said about 6
lakh cusecs of water entered the river system since last night due to rains on the upper catchment areas.
The Deltaic region of the river system also received heavy rainfall during the last 48 hours.
Hirakud dam is swelling with its water level at 603 feet as against the full reservoir capacity of 630 feet.
Bansadhara was in spate in Gunupur. Its water level was at 82.68m as against the danger level of 84m. Fear
of flood looms large as the Met centre here predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by high
speed wind in most parts of the State during the next 48 hours.
Bhubaneswar, July 15 (IANS) The death toll in flash floods that was triggered by heavy monsoon rains rose
to 15 in Orissa Wednesday, officials said. The toll, however, could be more than 20, according to non-
official sources.
The torrential rains continued to lash most parts of the state for the fourth consecutive day disrupting the
public transport system and hitting normal life, forcing thousands of people to stay stranded.
“The death toll due to flash floods has risen to 15″ Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Surya
Narayan Patro told IANS.
The district of Nayagarh reported the highest number of deaths on Monday evening, where seven people
died. Other deaths have also been reported from the districts of Kandhamal, Koraput, Bhadrak and
Keonjhar.
Most of the deaths were due to drowning and took place during the past three days, officials said.
The meteorological office has predicted more rains during the next 24 hours and Patro said the government
has alerted collectors of all districts to remain alert to meet the challenges.
“No officials in the flood prone regions would be allowed to go on leave at this moment” Patro said.
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In the past 24 hours several places recorded high rain fall. The highest 135.8 mm rain fall was recorded at
Titlagarh town, the Bhubaneswar meteorological centre said.
Damages are caused due to floods mainly in three major rivers Mahanadi, Brahmani, and Baitarani.” The
water level of these rivers have crossed warning level in some places, state flood control room officials
said.
The flood water in the Mahanadi River was flowing near Naraj at 25.46 meters against the warning level of
25.41 meters Wednesday morning at 6 a.m.” control room officials said.
108.31m on 19-Sep-08
1 KHAIRMAL 0900 104.32m 108.00m 109.00m
at 1300hrs
27.60m on 31-Aug-82
2 NARAJ(IB) 0900 25.68m 25.41m 26.41m
at 1700hrs
KATHJODI River
KUSABHADRA River
11.60m on 31-Aug-82
1 NIMAPARA 0900 8.06m 9.85m 10.76m
at 0900hrs
DEVI River
13.05m on 20-Sep-08
1 ALIPINGAL 0900 9.14m 10.85m 11.78m
at 1000hrs
BRAHMANI River
180.40m on 17-Aug-74
1 PANPOSH 0900 172.67m 177.61m 178.42m
at 1400hrs
65.53m on 19-Aug-75
3 TALCHER 0900 56.94m - 62.91m
at 2100hrs
24.78m on 20-Aug-75
4 JENAPUR 0900 20.22m 22.00m 23.00m
at 1000hrs
BAITARANI River
378.10m on 07-Aug-85
1 CHAMPUA 0900 372.38m 375.33m 376.41m
at 0600hrs
315.66m on 14-Aug-75
2 SWAMPATNA 0900 306.10m - 311.10m
at 1700hrs
41.80m on 19-Aug-75
3 ANANDAPUR 0900 35.20m 37.45m 38.36m
at 2000hrs
SUBERNAREKHA River
129.82m on 12-Oct-73
1 JAMSHEDPUR 0900 116.08m - -
at 2300hrs
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56.91m on 09-Sep-78
2 JAMSOLAGHAT 0900 44.80m 48.32m 49.16m
at 0400hrs
12.69m on 19-Jun-08
3 RAJGHAT 0900 6.63m 9.45m 10.36m
at 0400hrs
BURHABALANGA River
85.50m on 09-Nov-95
1 CHANDANPUR 0900 81.52m - -
at 2300hrs
37.20m on 12-Oct-73
2 BARIPADA 0900 23.32m 29.70m 30.92m
at 0600hrs
42.40m on 23-Sep-07
3 BALIMUNDALI 0900 36.46m - -
at 0700hrs
9.67m on 12-Oct-73
4 NH5, GOVINDPUR 0900 2.74m 7.21m 8.13m
at 1800hrs
VANSADHARA River
121.82m on 17-Sep-80
1 GUDARI 0900 114.99m - -
at 2100hrs
88.75m on 17-Sep-80
2 GUNUPUR 0900 81.77m 83.00m 84.00m
at 2300hrs
58.93m on 18-Sep-80
3 KASHINAGAR 0900 53.74m 53.60m 54.60m
at 0200hrs
RUSHIKULYA River
83.21m on 04-Nov-90
1 SORADA 0900 78.70m 80.99m 81.98m
at 1000hrs
61.44m on 18-Oct-99
2 MADHABARIDA 0900 58.18m - 60.65m
at 1900hrs
19.60m on 04-Nov-90
3 PURUSHOTTAMPUR 0900 15.49m 15.84m 16.84m
at 1800hrs
MAHANADI River
TEL River
BRAHMANI River
BAITARANI River
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SUBERNAREKHA River
BRAHMANI River
MACHHKUND River
KOLAB River
INDRAVATI River
SALANDI River
BADANALLA River
BAHUDA River
BAGHUA River
BANKABAHAL River
MAHALI River
BHASKEL River
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DUANTA River
GAMBHARIA River
DAHA River
NIGIRA River
DHANEI River
ONG River
GHODAHADA River
BADJORE River
HARABHANGI River
HARIHARJORE River
JAMBIRA River
ONG River
KALO River
KANJHARI River
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SANKHA River
KHADKEI River
KUANRIA River
NESA River
PILASALKI River
PITAMAHAL River
RAMIAL River
REMAL River
ONG River
SALIA River
ICHHA River
SATIGUDA River
PADMA River
SUNDAR River
SONE River
BADJORE River
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JONK River
Time:1200 hrs Time:1200 hrs Time:0800 hrs Time:0800 hrs Time:0800 hrs Time:0800 hrs Time:0600 hrs
Reservoir Level & position wrt. Full Reservoir Level
RL: 607.19ft RL: 113.19m RL: 1447.2ft RL: 2712ft RL: 846.34m RL: 629.4m RL: 55.5m
(-) 22.81ft (-) 10.31m (-) 68.80ft (-) 38.00ft (-) 11.66m (-) 12.60m (-) 26.80m
Reservoir Inflow & Outflow
I:299899Cusecs I:1030.62CumecsI:675.64Cumecs I:360.14Cumecs I:237.82CumecsI:259.32Cumecs I:32.56Cumecs
O:34516Cusecs O:412.52Cumecs O:98.89Cumecs O:0Cumecs O:27.81Cumecs O:27.03Cumecs O:0.5Cumecs
Live Storage capacity & Live Storage available
Cap:482155 Ham Cap:341371 Ham Cap:267600 HamCap:96993 Ham Cap:93500 Ham Cap:148550 HamCap:55650 Ham
LS:131857 Ham LS:57651 Ham LS:15593.3 Ham LS:25832.24 HamLS:9795 Ham LS:29436 Ham LS:2045 Ham
The RED line corresponds to Full Reservoir Capacity
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. BURHABALANGA Basin
. INDRAVATI Basin
. KOLAB Basin
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. RUSHIKULYA Basin
. SUBERNAREKHA Basin
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. VANSADHARA Basin
2 RENGALI 1104.18 535.09 Cumecs DURING LAST 24 HOURS ENDING AT 0600 HRS OF 16.07.09
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TEL River
BRAHMANI River
BAITARANI River
SUBERNAREKHA River
i. Weather Scenario
http://www.dowrorissa.gov.in/Flood/DailyFloodBulletin.htm
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