Odisha Govt Issues SOP to Combat Urban Flooding for Coming Monsoon

Odisha govt issues SOP to combat urban flooding for coming monsoon

Regular desilting of drains and removal of encroachments obstructing natural water flow have been made compulsory to prevent flooding and ensure smooth drainage during heavy rainfall

Odisha rolls out SOP for tackling urban flooding

The SOP issued by the Housing and Urban Development department has also emphasised preparedness for natural disasters and emergency situations.

Odisha issues SOP for monsoon in urban areas

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the Monsoon, the housing and urban development department has issued a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to all u.

Odisha Issues SOP For Tackling Urban Flooding During Monsoon

Bhubaneswar: Ahead of the monsoon season, the Odisha government has issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for all urban local bodies (ULBs) to adopt strict preventive and response measures against urban flooding. The SOP issued by the Housing and Urban Development department has also underlined the need to remain prepared for natural disasters and emergency situations. As the focus is on drainage management, the ULBs have been asked to con…

Comprehensive SOP issued for monsoon preparedness in urban Odisha

Bhubaneswar, May 6 (IANS) The Odisha Housing and Urban Development department has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure robust preparedness for the upcoming monsoon season. An official statement issued on Tuesday said the SOP has been issued under the direction of the Housing and Urban Development department Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, clearly mandating the officials to imple…

Odisha issues Monsoon-2026 preparedness guidelines to combat urban flooding

Bhubaneswar: In a proactive and citizen-centric initiative, the Housing and Urban Development Department of the Government of Odisha has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to ensure robust preparedness for the upcoming Monsoon-2026. The SOP has been issued under the direction of Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Minister, Housing and Urban Development, with a clear mandate for officials to impleme…