Naveen Patnaik, the chief minister of Odisha, emphasises the zero causality policy.
On August 16, the government of Odisha declared ten districts to be in high alert as floodwaters began to enter a number of villages bordering the Mahanadi. The state’s readiness for flooding was reviewed by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. He gave district Collectors instructions to make sure no one perished in the flood and that everyone was taken to safer locations.
Low-lying areas in the districts of Cittack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, and Boudh have been affected by flooding. School closures have been mandated by the Jagatsinghpur district administration until August 17.
In 10 districts in the Mahanadi basin, flooding is definitely a threat due to the nonstop rain. According to Mr. Patnaik, those who reside in low-lying areas should be given relief and the necessities. He emphasised the need for quick rescue efforts and the deployment of disaster response personnel in all locations that were at risk.
The CM advised engineering departments to quickly reopen all channels of communication. In addition, power utilities have been informed.
“After eight gates at the Hirakid reservoir were shut, the situation is now under control. Water is now being delivered through 26 gates, according to Special Relief Commissioner P. K. Jena.
Nine members of the National Disaster Response Force and nine members of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force have been placed in six districts and seven districts, respectively. Fire service personnel from up to 44y units have been put on standby.
On Tuesday night, 11.75 lakh CUSECS of water would flow over the Mundali barrage, according to Mr. Jena. With a low pressure region predicted to build over the Bay of Bengal on or around August 19, Odisha is preparing for another bout of torrential rain.
Prasanta Patnaik 
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