Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi Reviews Flood Situation in Balasore
Balasore (Odisha), September 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the flood situation in Balasore district with senior State and district officials. The CM assured that all possible steps are being taken for quick relief and rescue operations in the affected areas.
The Chief Minister’s Office stated, “The state government is fully prepared and taking all necessary steps to control the flood in the swollen Subarnarekha river. The Water Resources department has been directed to prepare a roadmap for permanent remediation of the emerging flood situation.”
On Wednesday, CM Majhi conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected areas.
Earlier, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha on September 15. IMD Bhubaneswar Director, Manorama Mohanty, said, “Yesterday’s depression has intensified into a deep depression and is currently located over Bangladesh and adjoining areas of Gangetic West Bengal. It is likely to move west-northwestwards and maintain its intensity today before weakening over the next 48 hours. The state is expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next two days.”
She added, “In the next 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall is expected across most districts in North and South Odisha. Isolated instances of extremely heavy rainfall are expected in Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Balasore districts. Fishermen are advised to avoid entering the sea until September 16.”
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in isolated places in Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Angul, and Dhenkanal districts. Isolated heavy rainfall is also likely in Deogarh, Sundargarh, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Nayagarh, Boudh, Sambalpur, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Ganjam, Gajapati, and Nawarangpur districts. On the 15th, light to moderate rainfall is very likely in most areas of North Odisha and many parts of South Odisha. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in isolated places in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, and Sambalpur districts, with isolated heavy rainfall likely in Bargarh, Sonepur, Mayurbhanj, Angul, and Deogarh districts.
Rainfall activity is likely to decrease significantly from September 16. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in many districts of interior Odisha and a few coastal districts, with isolated heavy rainfall in Sundargarh. After that, rainfall activity is likely to decrease.
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Odisha -: Odisha is a state in eastern India, known for its rich culture and history. It is located on the Bay of Bengal.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state. The Chief Minister is responsible for the administration of the state.
Mohan Charan Majhi -: Mohan Charan Majhi is the Chief Minister of Odisha. He is the leader who oversees the state’s government and its activities.
Balasore -: Balasore is a district in Odisha, India. It is known for its beautiful beaches and historical significance.
Subarnarekha river -: The Subarnarekha river is a river that flows through the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha. It often causes floods during heavy rains.
Aerial survey -: An aerial survey is when officials use helicopters or planes to look at an area from the sky. This helps them see the extent of damage or flooding.
IMD -: IMD stands for India Meteorological Department. It is the agency responsible for weather forecasting and monitoring in India.
Red alert -: A red alert is a warning issued by authorities to indicate a very high level of danger, such as severe weather conditions. It means people should take immediate action to stay safe.
Fishermen -: Fishermen are people who catch fish for a living. They often go out to sea to catch fish, but during bad weather, they are advised to stay safe on land.
