Deep depression brings rain to Odisha as IMD issues red alert in THESE districts; 560 villages affected | 5 updates

The IMD has issued a red alert for several districts in Odisha, predicting heavy rainfall. Malkangiri has recorded the highest rainfall at 253 mm, leading to significant flooding and the evacuation of over 1,700 people from low-lying areas.

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Updated10 Sep 2024, 08:38 AM IST
Puri: Beach guards ask tourists to stay away from the rough sea amid the formation of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, in Puri, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (PTI Photo)  (PTI09_09_2024_000260B)
Puri: Beach guards ask tourists to stay away from the rough sea amid the formation of a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal, in Puri, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_09_2024_000260B)(PTI)

Due to the deep depression in Odisha, the flood situation in the southern part, particularly in Koraput and Malkangiri, has deteriorated due to ongoing heavy rainfall.

Here are the top 5 updates:

1. More than 1,700 people have been evacuated from low-lying areas to various shelter centres amid worsening floods in southern Odisha. According to the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC), 560 villages in Malkangiri and Koraput districts have been affected. In response to the heavy rainfall, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, after discussions with Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujhari, has designated three senior officials to oversee and manage the escalating crisis closely.

2. Sundhansu Sarangi, Director General of Police (Fire Services), Bishnupada Sethi, Secretary of the Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, and Charan Meena, Deputy Inspector General of Police (Southern Division), have been tasked with overseeing and aiding the district administration in Malkangiri.

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3. According to the SRC office, the highest rainfall of 253 mm was recorded in Malkangiri Block, while three blocks, Malkangiri, Chitrakonda, and Khairput, recorded more than 200 mm of rainfall.

4. Six blocks of Malkangiri and Kotaput district received over 100 mm of rainfall. Water overflowed all the bridges between Pangam and Motu Road in Malkangiri. Six teams of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) were deployed in Malkangiri, and two ODRAF teams were involved in the rescue operation. More than 60 villagers, including two farmers, were rescued, while some were stranded atop the roof in the Poteru area of Malkangiri.

5. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for several districts, including Ganjam, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, Khordha, Bolangir, Boudh, Koraput, Nabarangapur, and Puri, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in many areas and extremely heavy rainfall in isolated locations.

(With inputs from agencies)

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First Published:10 Sep 2024, 08:38 AM IST
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