Odisha upgrades early warning towers, adds Doppler radars for flood preparedness
The Odisha government, led by Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, announced a comprehensive upgrade of its disaster‑management infrastructure. All 122 early warning towers along the state's 573‑km coastline will be modernised with 360‑degree surveillance cameras and equipped with satellite telecommunication links, while high‑speed communication technology will be integrated across 314 blocks and the central control room.
New Doppler weather radars are being commissioned at Balasore, Bhubaneswar and Puri, complementing the operational radar at Sambalpur and ongoing upgrades at Gopalpur and Paradip. These installations aim to improve weather forecasting accuracy for flood and cyclone response. The state has released ₹110 crore in aid to 22 flood‑affected districts, with allocations such as ₹22.03 crore to Balasore and ₹20.20 crore to Jajpur. Additionally, Rs 35 crore has been sanctioned for planting palm trees in agricultural fields to reduce lightning‑related deaths. The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is collaborating with IIT Roorkee to mitigate urban waterlogging, and officials have visited Goa and Kerala to study advanced early‑warning systems.
Entities: Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation · IIT Roorkee · Odisha State Disaster Management Authority · Odisha government · Suresh Pujari
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Odisha will modernise all 122 early warning towers along its 573‑km coastline with 360‑degree surveillance cameras. (state government)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation is collaborating with IIT Roorkee to address urban waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall. (state government)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Odisha will integrate satellite telecommunication systems and high‑speed communication technologies across its 314 blocks and central control room. (state government)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari chaired the high‑level review meeting on flood management. (official meeting)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Odisha officials visited Goa and Kerala to study advanced early‑warning systems and best practices. (state officials)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Odisha has released ₹110 crore in financial assistance to 22 flood‑affected districts, including ₹22.03 crore to Balasore and ₹20.20 crore to Jajpur. (state government)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Odisha government has sanctioned Rs 35 crore for planting palm trees in agricultural fields to reduce lightning‑related deaths. (state government)
- [● 2 SOURCES] New Doppler weather radars will be commissioned at Balasore, Bhubaneswar and Puri, while existing radars at Sambalpur are operational and upgrades at Gopalpur and Paradip are underway. (state government)