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3 September 2026

Flood situation in Odisha

The topic provides a practical example of inter-state water management challenges and disaster management, which can be used as context for broader questions on federalism or disaster mitigation.

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Notes

  • Odisha faces a renewed flood threat in Balasore district due to heavy rainfall in Jharkhand.
  • The Subarnarekha river is in spate following the opening of 13 gates at the Gauludih barrage in Jharkhand.
  • At the Rajghat gauge station in Jaleswar, the Subarnarekha river is flowing at 11.63 metres, exceeding the danger level of 10.36 metres.
  • The Water Resource Department projects the water level to rise above 11.80 metres.
  • Inter-state water management and upstream discharge are identified as primary drivers of the current flood situation.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges of inter-state river water management in mitigating flood disasters in India, with special reference to the Subarnarekha river basin. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Subarnarekha river, which often causes flooding in Odisha, originates in which of the following states?

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