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It is very good that the Odisha State Government is seeking help from the Central Government. however, it is their duty to be transparent in its utilization because after spending so much money we do not see much change as much it could have been with its utilization in Odisha. Thus, the state continues to remain in the similar conditions for years. Source:  http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/178390/The-New-Indian-Express-Bhubaneswar/29.10.2013#page/1/2

The continuous heavy rain in Odisha has caused much devastation in Odisha. The food has covered the train tracks in Berhanpur and thus, rain has stopped the train service in the region. The 12 districts college and school are closed till 28 th   October 2013 due to the rain and flood. State government of Odisha seeks help from the Central Government for slum aid. Due to the poor Drainage System the rain is leading to flood in Bhubaneswar the capital city of Odisha.   In Jajatsingpur  4 people including children died in wall collapse. The Flood water enters into houses in Nayagarh and so people are becoming homeless hour by hour. In Balesore, the villagers are helping people to cross the roads, as the current of flood increasing in the road. Flood water is entering in Puri cyclone shelter.  Thus, it is becoming more difficult for the people to evacuate in the still safer place. Water borne diseases are caused in flooded area of Burhempure.   Source: h...

Ten people have been killed and 1.5 lakh others have been affected due to flash floods in Odisha. Around 129 villages were flooded due to the continuous rain for four days in Ganjam district of Odisha. The One Day Cricket match between India and Australia which is to be held   on Saturday   in Cuttack is likely to be cancelled. The Government of Odisha said that schools and colleges in all 12 flood affected districts will be closed till   Monday . Train services from Khurda to Vishakhapatnam have been badly hit. According to the special relief commissioner, PK Mohapatra, "Following heavy rain for four days, water level in rivers in south Odisha are above danger level and have entered many villages". The blocks affected in flash flood include Chikiti, Hinjili, Sana Khemundi, Patrapur, Dharakote, Aska, Parlakhemundi, Mohana. Some areas of Gajapati district were also reported to have been affected. He added that the collectors of all coastal districts have been directe...

Fridya, 25 October 2013 |   It continues to rain miserly in Ganjam, Puri, Kurdha, Cuttuck, Gajapati and Balasore. A lot of relief work is being affected by the same. It has caused more floods in some of the areas. The communication is blocked. Roads are damaged. Trains are diverted to different rout. Source: http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/176771/The-New-Indian-Express-Bhubaneswar/25.10.2013#page/1/2 http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/176771/The-New-Indian-Express-Bhubaneswar/25.10.2013#page/3/2

As per the weather report of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha may face another cyclone during the next 24 hours. Gopalpur along with Behrampur, have already received 140 mm rainfall during the last 24 hours. Cuttack has received above 90 mm rain whereas Bhubaneswar has received 80 mm rain during the last 24 hours.  The sources of cyclone warning division, IMD said, they are closely monitoring the situation as Phailin, as the form of a low-pressure system gradually intensifying into a cyclone and then into a very severe cyclone. Source: http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/alert-over-another-cyclone-in-next-24-hrs.html

Due to the non-stop rain in Odisha many more people are homeless and at risk. The water level is rising and more floods. People are loosing their crops, lives and amenities. Some are dying due to the suffocation caused by generators. More houses are collapsing.  Cyclone, Flood Toll Rises to 43 in Odisha http://epaper.newindianexpress.com/176340/The-New-Indian-Express-Bhubaneswar/24.10.2013#page/5/2 http://news.outlookindia.com/items.aspx?artid=813863#.UmkPArqEEXk.blogger

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