Early warning system set to get tech boost

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1. Fri, 7 August 2026

   2 reports
   • orissapost.com04:33first to reportedited after publishing ×3
     Early warning system set to get tech boost

     Also Read Deprived Schools: Kids bear brunt of water, infra woes 2 hours ago Odisha targets export-led growth 2 hours ago Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s early warning system is set for a tech boost, with the state government planning to upgrade 122 coastal towers with 360-degree surveillance cameras to enhance weather monitoring and disaster preparedness, Revenue and […]

   • orissapost.com04:53edited after publishing ×3
     Min: Expedite construction of cyclone & flood shelters

     Also Read Man, minor son killed after hit by train in Odisha’s Jajpur 3 hours ago Paradip port berths Capesize vessel with record 16.5m draft 3 hours ago Bhubaneswar: Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari Thursday directed officials to expedite the construction of multi-purpose cyclone and flood shelters across the state while reviewing the […]

2. Mon, 17 August 2026

   2 reports
   • indiatimes.com04:12
     Floodwaters in Odisha hit Kendrapara school, over 300 students affected

     Floodwaters inundated Kendrapara's Pattamundai Kulsahi Ashram School, affecting over 300 students. Authorities are implementing relief measures, including dry rations and community kitchens. Several blocks in Kendrapara and surrounding districts are currently experiencing flood-like conditions. Rescue operations are underway with 79 teams deployed across affected areas. Further heavy rainfall is forecast, with alerts issued for eleven districts.

   • indiatimes.com19:03
     Floods affect 8L people; CM wades inundated villages to meet them

     Bhubaneswar: Large parts of north Odisha remained under floodwaters on Monday as major rivers crossed the danger mark inundating villages across Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar and Kendrapara districts. With fresh floods being triggered by the Baitarani, authorities warned that the situation may take days to normalise, even as a depression over the Bay of Bengal resulted in heavy rain.

3. Tue, 18 August 2026

   2 reports
   • indiatimes.com14:18
     Sundargarh shuts all schools as heavy rain floods Rourkela, Bonai

     Rourkela: All schools across Sundargarh district, including Rourkela, remained closed on Tuesday as heavy rain battered the region, inundating low-lying areas and disrupting normal life in Bonai and adjoining pockets.

   • indiatimes.com18:45
     HC seeks report on safety audit of govt schools

     Orissa High Court seeks state report on safety audits and measures in government schools after child deaths from collapsing plaques and walls; next hearing Sept 3.

4. Fri, 21 August 2026

   1 report
   • orissapost.com04:26edited after publishing
     Priorities sanitation, urban flood mitigation: H&UD Min

     Odisha H&UD Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra directs Bhubaneswar and Cuttack civic bodies to adopt mission-mode sanitation and flood mitigation efforts, aiming for top national Swachhata ranking.

5. Sat, 22 August 2026

   1 report
   • pragativadi.com10:15
     Odisha Govt Plans Wider, Higher River Embankments After Floods

     Odisha govt announced plans to widen and heighten river embankments, with special focus on Baitarani, after recent floods.

6. Mon, 24 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Times of India03:37
     River in spate, Madhya Pradesh teachers on tubes to beat e-attendance clock

     Teachers in the flood-prone region of Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, embark on a daily adventure as they navigate the surging Baisali river in inflated tubes. Their commitment to reaching remote schools on time is fueled by the stringent requirements of an e-attendance application. The heavy monsoon rains transform the journey into a perilous crossing, highlighting their dedication to education amidst adversity.

   • prokerala.com15:10
     Odisha CM says empathy and compassion are core principles of his government

     Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said that empathy, compassion, and sensitivity are the core principles of his administration, empha....

7. Tue, 25 August 2026

   2 reports
   • Times of India01:38
     TOI Impact: Flood-hit teachers to get alternative classrooms

     In Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, the challenges of monsoon season are apparent as both teachers and students risk their safety to cross a swollen river to reach school. Following a viral video raising alarm, temporary classrooms were set up to address the urgent situation. The local authorities have announced that teachers will not incur penalties for absent e-attendance.

   • pragativadi.com08:16
     174 Schools Shut in Bhadrak and Jajpur Amid Floods

     Floods and waterlogging force closure of 174 schools in Bhadrak and Jajpur districts. Authorities also shut Anganwadi Centres in Bhadrak.

8. Wed, 2 September 2026

   1 report
   • indiatimes.com15:04
     Govt eyes rising Subarnarekha level as floods maroon villages

     Bhubaneswar: The flood situation remained grim in Balasore district on Wednesday as the swollen Subarnarekha inundated more areas, affecting thousands of residents, marooning low-lying areas in Basta, Baliapal, Bhograi and Jaleswar blocks. The govt kept strict vigil on Subarnarekha’s increasing water-level, which has already crossed the danger level since Tuesday.

9. Sat, 5 September 2026

   1 report
   • nyoooz.com17:55
     Nepal was a lesson, but Odisha can be tomorrow, not real green only but a green mind

     BY-DN Singh

10. Sun, 6 September 2026

    1 report
    • indiatimes.com18:47
      FMU installs instrument to boost lightning research & forecasting capability

      Bhubaneswar: With north Odisha districts such as Balasore, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj witnessing several lightning deaths every year, Fakir Mohan University (FMU) has installed an Electric Field Mill (EFM) on its premises, with the help of the National Centre for Earth Science Studies (NCESS), Thiruvananthapuram, to strengthen lightning and thunderstorm research, and forecasting capabilities of the state.

11. Wed, 9 September 2026

    1 report
    • newsx.com07:49
      After Delhi Building Collapse, Odisha Tightens Vigil on Unsafe Buildings

      The exercise will be particularly important in urban areas such as Cuttack and Puri, where several ageing buildings and privately owned structures require closer monitoring. Urban Local Bodies will identify vulnerable buildings and conduct necessary inspections.