What happened to Bhubaneswar airport?
– Bhubaneswar Airport will be under renovation works until March 2020. BBI Airport is scheduled to reopen on the 31st March, 2020. Bhubaneswar Airport was renamed as Biju Patnaik International Airport in honour to Biju Patnaik, who was an important Indian politician and chief minister of Odisha state.
Is there flood in Odisha?
Speaking about the flood situation in Odisha, he said that five districts in the coastal region are likely to be affected by the flood as the water level in the Brahmani and Mahanadi rivers has risen due to incessant rainfall. Sixteen districts are likely to receive heavy rains from September 19 to 20 morning, it said.
Why did the flood come to Odisha?
Heavy rainfall during monsoon causes floods in the rivers. In Orissa, rivers such as the mahanadi, Subarnarekha, Brahmani, Baitarani, Rushikulya, Vansadhara and their many tributaries and branches flowing through the State expose vast areas to floods.
How many cyclones are there in Odisha?
10 cyclones
Odisha has encountered 10 cyclones, including the approaching Jawad, in a span of 22 years and the frequency of such natural disasters is on only on the rise.
How many people died in Odisha flood?
Three people have died and over 19.53 lakh have been hit by the heavy rain that has been pounding Odisha for 24 hours. While Bhubanewar received 195 mm rainfall, breaking a 63-year-old record, Puri recorded 341 mm, the highest in 88 years.
How many flood plains are there in Odisha?
The nine major flood plains of Odisha are: Baripada flood plain. Anandapur flood plain.
Where was the biggest flood in India?
Two powerful floods recorded in India—the flood of 6 September 1970 on the Narmada River and the flood of 11 August 1979 on the Machhu River were found to be record-breaking events in the world. India is situated in the monsoon climate zone of south Asia.
In which state is the Ganga not likely to flood?
Ganga Basin: The Ganga Basin gets flooded mostly in the northern part by its northern tributaries. The badly affected states of the Ganga basin are West Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh….Highest flood prone areas in India.
| State | Area liable to Floods (million Ha.) |
|---|---|
| Human Lives Lost | 1579 Nos. |
| Cattle Lost | 95,000 Nos. |
How many people have died in Odisha due to rainfall?
Odisha Rainfall: Five more people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in the state on Friday, raising the deaths to nine, while 4,15,817 people in 10 districts are affected, official said. Flood in Odisha: Over 3.83 lakh people in 552 villages are marooned.
Why is the Mahanadi river flooding in Odisha?
Fear of flood looms large in the Mahanadi river system in Odisha following heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas in Chhatisgarh and a rise in the water level of Hirakud Dam, a senior official said.
How many people are marooned in Mahanadi River in Odisha?
Flood in Odisha: Over 3.83 lakh people in 552 villages are marooned. Fear of flood looms large in the Mahanadi river system in Odisha following heavy rainfall in its upper catchment areas in Chhatisgarh and a rise in the water level of Hirakud Dam, a senior official said.