Bhubaneswar, April 5 -- The Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved a Comprehensive Flood Management Scheme with an outlay of Rs.2,781 crore, to be funded entirely from the State's own resources.
The five-year initiative, spanning FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30, aims to significantly reduce flood-related damages across the state.
Odisha's location along the Bay of Bengal coast makes it highly vulnerable to floods, cyclones, and storm surges. Nearly 33,400 sq. km, or about one-fifth of the state's geographical area, is prone to flooding.
The recurrent monsoon floods are driven by heavy rainfall, storm surges, silted riverbeds, poor drainage, challenging topography, and climate change, underscoring the need for a comprehensive flood management strat...