Odisha gets a unique 'flood atlas'

24 Jun 2019

Odisha gets a unique ‘flood atlas’

Odisha gets a unique ‘flood atlas’A unique Flood Hazard (danger) Atlas has been created for Odisha. It was released by the Chief Minister of the state, Naveen Patnaik on 22nd June.

This atlas will create awareness about flood-prone areas in the state.

The National Remote Sensing Centre, Hyderabad and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) have worked together to create this unique and useful system.
 	Data on floods captured by satellites from 2001 to 2018 has been studied and used to prepare this atlas.
 	It will help the government to plan and tackle flood situations in a better manner.
 	The atlas would also serve as a useful source of information for other groups and individuals working in the areas.

Odisha Floods

Odisha has a 482 km long coastline which leads to flood and cyclones -  Cyclone Fani was a recent big cyclone.
 	Large areas of the state are destroyed every year when major rivers get flooded.
 	Western and southern Odisha are prone to flash floods.

It is hoped that this system will help Odisha to reduce damage to life and property at times of floods and storms.

Image Credit: Twitter @CMO_Odisha

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